Study Assistant

Are you experienced in working professionally with adults in a supportive role in education? Can you support the academic progress of students with barriers to learning?

The role of a study assistant is to provide support to higher education (HE) students, your students will have a disability or perhaps complex circumstances, and your role will help the student to adapt to the academic demands of HE.

**The role includes**:

- Supporting students to develop their independence and autonomy, for example by providing support with issues such as time keeping and organisational skills etc.
- Practical support e.g. In lectures, the library, or workshops etc.
- Providing relevant information or signposting to other services.
- Supporting a disabled student during examinations.

**Role requirements**:

- An understanding of the learning challenges associated with disability.
- Excellent communication skills and a listener.
- A student focused and effective problem-solving approach.
- A proactive, reliable and self-motivated attitude.
- Alertness to support concerns and an understanding of the actions to take.
- A keen attention to detail with accurate and timely record keeping.
- A team worker able to link with other student support.
- You will have studied at Level 4 or above.
- Availability to work at times led by student study timetables.

**Desirable attributes**:

- Previous experience of support of higher education students or working in HE
- Experience of support to people with mental health difficulties and/or autism
- Educational qualifications in teaching and learning, or mental health mentoring, or wellbeing coaching.

**Job Type**: Freelance

**Salary**: £12.00 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Special education: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location