Randstad Student Support are recruiting for Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Workers to work with students who have specific learning difficulties (SpLDs) studying at Universities and/or Colleges in Preston. This exciting role is set to begin at the start of the new academic year (from 1st September 2025) and is a fully hybrid role. All successful candidates must be able to travel to the local University or college and offer both in person and online sessions flexibly to meet student preferences. As a Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Worker, you will provide learning support and academic guidance. This includes creating an individual learning plan that has been tailored to the students needs and encourages them to become an independent learner. As a Specialist:one:to:one Study Skills Support Worker, you are required to support students to: * Develop independence. * Build on strengths and learning strategies. * Create strategies around organisation and time management. * Create action plans to stay on track with studies. * Build on research skills : widening knowledge by using a variety of sources. * Distinguish appropriate sources and how to correctly use references * Build on comprehension skills within reading and writing. Whilst working for Randstad the needs of individual students should be taken into consideration case by case and you should ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner. It is expected that you would act professionally and maintain confidentiality within your role at all times, sharing all relevant information with Randstad to ensure the best possible service to your students. Requirements for the role: As this is a specialist role, you must hold membership with one of the below relevant professional bodies. All students you will be supporting are funded by the Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) meaning all candidates providing this role must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE: * British Dyslexia Association (BDA) * Professional Membership The Association of Dyslexia (ADSHE) * Dyslexia Guild * The Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties (PATOSS) * You can find a list of all accepted memberships here (pages 17) along with the required membership level. Desirable skills include: * Experience of working with clients with specific learning difficulties * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to identify ways of helping students to build on their learning strengths whilst maintaining a confidential and professional working relationship * Punctuality and reliability * Good organisational skills * Ability to manage a caseload of students Benefits of working with Randstad: We offer flexible working hours : you can select your own schedule GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour Working for the UKs leading provider of non medical help support Access to an online timesheet system : meaning quicker turnaround on student approvals Engaged on a pay as you earn PAYE contract Weekly payment for all approved timesheets Join our Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions Free CPD / elearning upon included within the registration Free Employee Assistance Helpline Access to online discounts hub Workplace Pension Scheme Entitled to maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave Refer a friend scheme : unlimited cap on all successful referrals Dont just take it from us, here are some testimonials left by our current support workers Randstad is a great place to work : allowing independence freedom and creativity in the way I work My experience with Randstad has been phenomenal Everyone I have spoken to has been incredibly helpful and friendly We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a students academic journey and str