Academic Support Worker - Nottingham

Location Nottingham

Contract Type Flexible hours, term time

Reports to Support Coordinator

To provide academic support to students with disabilities in Higher and Further Education, this will involve reading, taking notes in lectures, seminars and tutorials. Depending on the nature of the student’s disability the notes may need to be typed up and emailed to the student.

The student may also need mobility, orientation, sighted assistance and access support on and around campus, if this is the case it is your job to provide this support. Under no circumstances is it your job to provide personal care for your student, your role is purely academic.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Taking academic notes in lectures, seminars and tutorials for students in higher and further education with a range of disabilities
In some instances you may be asked to provide personal assistance to your student in and around campus, in the form of sighted or mobility assistance and library support
Always have a supply of pens, pencils and paper etc
Always be punctual
Produce notes that are clear, complete and legibly written
Manage paper work effectively, i.e. filling in time sheets accurately and promptly posting them at the end of each month
Maintain a high standard of presentation whilst representing The Learning Support Centre
If you cannot make a appointment/ lecture let The Learning Support Centre and the student know as soon possible

Make sure that students are happy with the support being provided, any problems must be referred to your line manager immediately
Attend any relevant training or meetings
Inform The Learning Support Centre of any problems you are having that are either work related or effect your work, we can then help you come to a satisfactory conclusion or adapt your work to support your situation
You will be expected to represent The Learning Support Centre in a professional and service orientated manner. This includes adhering to our stringent policies including those on confidentiality and safe guarding young people
Actively managing personal development in agreement with the Manager
To undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required by The Learning Support Centre

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Terms and Conditions

Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom

The offer of employment will be subject to you providing a copy of a document confirming your eligibility to work in this country. The original document must be seen on receipt of the copy for our records (i.e. your passport). This is to comply with Section 8 of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.

Skills Knowledge & Experience

Requirements

Essential/Desirable

Experience in studying or working in a Higher or Further Education setting

Essential

Experience in supporting disabled people or people with specific learning differences in education and/or in the workplace

Desirable

Excellent communication skills

Essential

Be able to recognise your own limitations and refer to other services

Essential

To be able to establish and maintain professional boundaries

Essential

Confidence in working independently with learners

Essential

Takes a logical approach to problem solving and pays close attention to detail

Essential

Applies quality standards to all tasks undertaken and ensures that nothing is overlooked

Essential