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Are you eager to make a positive impact on students' education? We are looking for committed study assistants to join our team at the University of Aberdeen.
We assist students with various disabilities, such as hearing and vision impairments, physical disabilities, and SpLD. As a study assistant, you will help students build independence, support their academic progress, and contribute to creating an accessible learning environment. Join us in supporting students to succeed in higher education.
Benefits:
- Flexible working hours - you choose your own hours
- 28 days holiday pay pro rata - perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks
- Working for the UK's leading provider - you're in safe hands
- Interacting directly with students - YOU help them to achieve their goals
Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education.
- To help the student maintain their motivation.
- To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life.
- Support with building independence, communication with peers and staff.
- Assist students to implement strategies to help manage their workload, organisation and time management.
- To liaise with Randstad (and the Disability support team, where appropriate) regarding student progress or on any matters regarding a student's support needs or well-being.
Requirements:
- Degree or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of Higher Education
- Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education
- An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people
- Ability to work independently
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and punctuality
- Good organisational skills
- Understanding of confidentiality issues
- Understanding of role boundaries
If you believe this is an opportunity for you and have the desire to make a real difference, then apply online today. Please contact if you are interested.
