Job Description

Job Details
Section
Southampton Education School
Location:
Highfield Campus
Salary
27,319 to 30,378 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Part Time Fixed Term for 1 year (0.22FTE of Full Time Hours)
Closing Date:
Friday 05 September 2025
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Reference
3190825CJ

To provide Accessibility Support to a vision impaired academic who is on a balanced research/teaching/service contract in the Southampton Education School for 8 hours per week for 1 year with the potential for extension for up to 3 years.


Duties will vary, but will include:

Creating and managing data records, including Excel spread sheets, PowerPoint slides for use in a variety of research, teaching and course administrative settings Assisting the academic with library research activities such as searching library catalogues or databases or electronic sources. Data interpretation (i.e. inaccessible/visual representations of student work/quant research data); Providing support for electronic platform use, (i.e. worktribe); Academic referencing using a variety of academic conventions: i.e. APA, Harvard, and utilising software to administer appropriately cited sources; Preparing materials for publication; Carrying out reviews of literature as directed; Providing practical assistance to academic in campus settings, placements or field trips. Occasional physical location support on university campus/property. Reading aloud academic materials (e.g. journal articles, books, exam papers or class handouts). Recording academic material in digital formats. Transcribing information such as handwritten notes and/or audio recordings using standard word processing software.

What we can offer you


As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect, and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work.



As a university we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and are proactive in fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and equality of opportunity. We believe that we can only truly meet our objectives if we are reflective of society, so we are passionate about creating a working environment in which you are free to bring your whole self to work. With a generous holiday allowance as well as additional university closure days we are committed to supporting our staff and students and open to a flexible working approach.


This role does not qualify for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To explore alternative UK visa options, see gov.uk.


Apply by 11.59 pm GMT on the closing date. For assistance contact Recruitment on +44(0)2380 592750 or recruitment@soton.ac.uk quoting the job number.