Academic Support Specialist

3 weeks ago


Huddersfield, Kirklees, United Kingdom University of Huddersfield Full time

Job Role Overview

We are seeking experienced professionals to work as Specialist Mentors to provide one-to-one support for students with Mental Health Conditions and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions.

The post holder will be expected to support students to develop study strategies in a range of study-related areas to aid progression towards independent learning.

This may include developing an understanding of barriers to work, academic requirements of Higher Education, goal setting, time and workload management, exam preparation, and structuring of coursework.

The post holder will be undertaking duties in line with funding through the Disabled Students' Allowance.

Only applicants who satisfy the professional body membership and/or mandatory qualifications for Specialist Mentor – Mental Health and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions will be invited to interview.

This role is paid on an hourly basis, starting at £25.05.

Successful candidates will be invited to join the pool of staff on the Learning Support team and to pass on their availability for work.

We are particularly keen to recruit staff who can offer both online and in-person one-to-one sessions.

To apply, please send the following to the Learning Support team:

  • A supporting statement that makes particular reference to the person specification and how you meet the criteria for this and your membership of a relevant professional body and/or mandatory qualifications.
  • A copy of your CV.

Applications will close at midnight, and interviews will be conducted online.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving satisfactory references.

Please note that applicants who are current students at the University of Huddersfield will only be able to work a maximum of 15 hours per week.



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