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Specialist one to one study skills support (ASC)
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Specialist 1:to:1 Study Skills Support (ASC) Autism Support
Location: Anglia Ruskin University
Rate of Pay: GBP28 per hour + GBP3.38 accrued holiday pay
Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours
Start Date: September 2026 (for the new 2026/2027 Academic Year)
Role Overview
As a Specialist 1:to:1 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 student's needs and encouraging them to become an independent learner.
Responsibilities
As a Specialist 1:to:1 Study Skills Support Worker, you are required to assist students with the below:
- 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
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Requirements
For this specialist role, you must have the correct qualifications and training. 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.
Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 as minimum), have a teaching qualification, and have taken extensive training in adult autism.
Extensive Training May Include
- 6 National Autistic Society Modules (non medical helper package)
- OR
- The Optimum Training Course: Autism and ADHD in Higher Education: Recognising and addressing the barriers through Non-Medical Helper (NMH) Mentoring and Study Skills Strategies.
You can find a list of all accepted training routes here.
Desirable Skills
- Experience of working with autistic clients
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Punctuality and reliability
- Good organisational skills
- Ability to manage a caseload of students
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Benefits
- We offer flexible working hours: you can select your own schedule
- GBP28 per hour plus accrued holiday pay at GBP3.38 per hour
- 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 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Refer a friend scheme: unlimited cap on all successful referrals
We are looking to employ individuals who are really passionate about improving a student's academic journey and strive to provide each student with a high-quality level of support.
If this sounds like you and you believe you hold the relevant qualifications and skills for the role, please do not delay in applying.
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you for a short informal chat followed by a formal virtual interview.
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