Study Skills Officer
Department : Student Services
Salary: £13,681.71 per annum (£26,667 per annum full time equivalent)
Contract Type: Permanent – Term Time 22 Hours per week
Reference: REC2490 | Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026
Term Time Contracts
This contract offers part-time hours across 38 weeks of the year, primarily during term time. You will be required to work during the academic terms, with some additional duties outside of term time as needed. This structure provides a balance between a part-time role and flexibility during non-term periods.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a proactive and learner-focused Study Skills Officer to join our Student Services team. Reporting to the Librarian, you will play a key role in planning, developing and delivering high-quality study skills support across both Further Education and Higher Education provision.
You will work directly with students through individual appointments, workshops, drop-ins, outreach activities and events, helping learners develop the academic, organisational and independent learning skills needed to succeed in their studies. Alongside delivering support, you will develop engaging resources and contribute to a college-wide approach to study skills, working collaboratively with curriculum teams, Teaching and Learning Coaches and Additional Learning Support colleagues.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on learner achievement, progression and confidence while contributing to the continuous improvement of study skills provision across the College.
About You
You will be passionate about supporting learners to achieve their full potential and have experience of working directly with young people in an educational or learner support environment. You will be confident delivering both one-to-one and group-based support, with the ability to engage students through a variety of methods and approaches.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, experience of developing learning resources and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues across the College. You will be committed to inclusive practice and able to adapt your support to meet the needs of learners with a wide range of abilities and barriers to learning.
Below is a list of some of the key skills, qualifications and experience we are seeking for this exciting opportunity.
Required
- Level 4 qualification or equivalent.
- Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above.
- Teaching qualification, such as a Level 3 Award in Education and Training or above.
- At least three years' experience of working with young people.
- Experience of supporting learners on a one-to-one basis.
- Experience of delivering group sessions, workshops and engaging presentations.
- Experience of differentiating learning resources to meet individual learner needs.
- Experience of building positive relationships with learners and encouraging positive behaviours.
- Experience of using library systems and processes for book loans, laptop loans and PC access
- Recent experience of working in a learner resource environment
- Experience of collaboration with experts to scrutinise and improve practice
Reasons to join us
- We offer substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 47 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
- Local Government Pension Scheme – with a generous 19.2% employer contribution!
- We invest in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discounts schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
· Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
· Our shared purpose - We believe in transforming the lives of both our learners and staff
· Employees can enrol on a Barnsley College course of their choice free of charge, supporting both professional and personal development (subject to approval)
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
· Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
· A range of flexible working opportunities
· Autonomy, Empowerment and Accountability
· Short- and Long-Term development commitments
· Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
· Working in a Value and Behaviour led organisation
· Reward and Recognition
· Having your voice heard at every level
· Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications is Sunday 13th September 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be able to demonstrate this at the point of appointment. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this position.
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do and preparing our learners for a low carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy.
Pay: £13,681.71 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
