Assist Specialist Enabling Support Facilitator

**About the Job**

**2 available posts**:
**Full Time - Permanent: Term time only (40 weeks per annum)**

**Full Time - Fixed Term: 12 months - term time only (40 weeks per annum), or until the return of the post holder whichever is sooner.**

**Interview Date: 7 November 2024**

Principal duties will include attending lectures and other course-related activities and taking notes and live records (speech-to-text reporting) on the content to either serve as a reliable record or to facilitate interaction and provide communication support.

The post holder will be entitled to an annual salary payment which will be calculated pro rata for 40 weeks per annum plus 6.8 weeks of holiday pay and will be paid in 12 equal monthly instalments.

**About you**

Experience of working with deaf and/or disabled persons would be desirable but is not essential as training will be provided. You should have the ability to work well under pressure and be able to work on your own initiative. Being a proven team player is vital, as well as exercising discretion and confidentiality always.

You will also be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, together with a commitment to enabling disabled students to achieve their potential. A flexible attitude to working hours is desirable, with some lectures running into the early evening.

Student support requirements will take place both onsite (all sites) and remotely online.

**Qualifications**:
Essential:

- HE Qualification (HND; Foundation degree; ordinary degree)
- Qualification and/or specialist training in electronic notetaking, e.g. Open College Network London Region (OCNLR), Action on Hearing Loss, Stereotype, or equivalent (**or willingness to complete necessary training and qualification* within the first 12 months**) *The costs of the training and qualification to be met by the University

Desirable:

- Degree with honours
- Membership of the Association of Notetaking Professionals (ANP) which is the professional body representing Electronic and Manual Notetakers
- Qualification and/or training in disability support and awareness
- Qualification relating to proofreading/text checking

**Department**

ASSIST form part of our Additional Needs services for students, along with our Counselling and Mental Health team. We endeavour to provide safe and inclusive services which are accessible to all students. We recognise that our students represent a diverse range of characteristics and are proud to work with all in achieving their full potential.

In addition to joining an encouraging and committed team, other benefits that staff at UON can take advantage of include; eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, excellent training and development opportunities; occupational health service; excellent learning resources; discounts at local businesses.

**About Us**

At the University of Northampton, we are committed to supporting aspirations, creating opportunities, and delivering meaningful impact. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a progressive, inclusive environment where excellence thrives for our students and staff.

**Our People**
Our staff are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to building an inclusive community that values diversity, promotes wellbeing, and supports personal and professional growth. By developing a first-rate People Strategy, we aim to attract and retain top talent, enhance career progression, and ensure that every colleague feels empowered to achieve their best.

**Our Values**
- **Inclusivity**: We celebrate diversity and ensure that everyone has the opportunity to excel.
- **Sustainability**: We are committed to becoming a net zero carbon institution, taking collective action for the benefit of society and the environment.
- **Aspiration**: We strive for excellence in all we do, empowering our staff, students, and partners to reach their highest potential.
- **Trust**: We build relationships based on respect, transparency, and shared goals.

Together, we are creating a future where our community, our work, and our impact truly make a difference.

**Right to Work**

**Equality**

The University of Northampton is committed to providing a vibrant, ethical, and sustainable environment that values equality, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment ensures an inclusive atmosphere for staff, students, and the public. We manage equality and diversity through key committees and formal policies, extending our responsibility to subsidiary companies and partnerships.
- Our Commitment to Equality and Inclusion_

**Commitments Include**:

- **Creating an Inclusive Environment**: Adopting a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination and ensuring all activities are inclusive.
- **Supporting Students and Staff**: Strengthening mental health support, enhancing disability confidence, and ensuring academic and professional support.
- **Tackling Inequalities**: Involving students in recruitment,