The Disability & Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) is looking to appoint a bank of Study Assistants (Non-Medical Helpers) to join our existing team. You will provide an essential support service to students within the University, sitting within the Student Wellbeing & Support team, providing practical study support to students with disabilities, medical and mental health conditions, and formally diagnosed specific learning difficulties (SPLDs), such as dyslexia and dyspraxia.
Your role will encompass assisting students across various programmes offered by the University, including Criminology, Psychology, Outdoor Adventure Education, and Sport programmes. While not a requirement, we also encourage applications from individuals who are comfortable and interested in supporting students in Outdoor Adventure Education and Sport programmes. You will need to be flexible and have the availability to work at times led by student timetables, have excellent communication and listening skills, and demonstrate a reliable and supportive attitude.
Previous experience of supporting or working with students or people with mental health difficulties and/or autism would be desirable but not essential. This role is integral to the holistic development and success of our students. If you are passionate about education, enjoy working in diverse environments, and are committed to making a positive impact on students' lives, we encourage you to apply.
Please indicate your availability on your application form, which can range from one to 35 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
* Note taking
* Acting as a reader
* Transcription
* Enabling - supporting students with mobility issues
* Working with technology to make course materials accessible
* Photocopying, enlarging texts
* Study support
You will also play an important role in supporting the liaison between the individual, the Student Wellbeing and Support team, various Academic staff, and other members of the University. You'll need to enjoy:
* Working with people
* Building rapport with colleagues/students (in person, over the phone or by email)
* Providing excellent customer service
* Engaging with Assistive Technology and the University's digital learning environments and systems
* Being part of a team
Where you'll work: In this role, you'll be based in the Disability & Inclusion Advice Service (DIAS) within the wider Student Wellbeing and Support team, on our green campus in the north of Plymouth. Although there may be some remote work involved (such as typing up notes or taking notes in virtual sessions), you will be required to work on site.
We are a Disability Confident employer and will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Variable Hours; Grade 5, spine point F19, £15.55 per hour + £1.88 holiday rate per hour
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