Overview
Specialist 1:to:1 Study Skills Support (ASC) Autism Support
Location: Birmingham
Rate of Pay: GBP28 per hour + GBP3.38 accrued holiday pay
Contract: Part-time, with flexible hours
Start Date: September 2026 (for the 2026/2027 Academic Year)
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 tailored to the student’s needs and encouraging them to become an independent learner.
Responsibilities
- Provide learning support and academic guidance to the student.
- Develop independence and 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 by widening knowledge using a variety of sources.
- Distinguish appropriate sources and how to correctly use references.
- Enhance comprehension skills within reading and writing.
Requirements for the Role
As this is a 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 must adhere to the qualification framework set out by the DfE.
Candidates must be qualified to undergraduate degree level (level 6 minimum), have a teaching qualification, and have taken extensive training in adult autism.
The 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 (pages 12–16) at practitioners.slc/media/1987/final:nmh:qualifications:matrix:july2023.pdf
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
Benefits
- 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, enabling quicker turnaround on student approvals
- PAYE contract
- Weekly payment for all approved timesheets
- Participation in Support Worker meetings and best practice sessions
- Free Employee Assistance Helpline
- Refer a friend scheme: unlimited cap on successful referrals
We are looking to employ individuals who are passionate about improving a student’s academic journey and providing a high quality level of support. If this sounds like you and you hold the relevant qualifications and skills, please apply. If shortlisted, we will contact you for a short informal chat followed by a formal virtual interview.
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