Job Description

Job Summary

Beacon Support Ltd. are recruiting for a reliable Study Assistant to work with disabled people. This role involves the provision of support to people with disabilities.

As a Study Assistant, you will support the disabled student with study related tasks.

Benefits:

19.50 per hour freelance/self-employed contract

Main responsibilities

The precise nature of the assistance and support will depend on the specific impairment barriers faced by the person. You will be given specific instruction on what is required.

You will be expected to have the skills and competence to work effectively, at the direction of the student. These can include, but are not limited to the list below.

Responsibilities:

Maintaining a professional role as a Study Assistantat all times, including maintaining confidentiality

Taking notes in lectures - please request our note taking guidance if you are asked to produce notes.

Reading assistance

Library assistance - e.g. locating research, physically or remotely navigating the library, photocopying, ordering/reserving/collecting material.

Time management and organisation

Joining up with other support, such as mentor, study skills tutor.

Motivation

Communication

Signposting Acting in the best interests of learners at all times

Ensuring that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner

Requirements:

Educated to, or studying towards (2nd year onwards), a degree level qualification

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

Other skills:

Ability to work quickly and under time restrictions Excellent IT skills An excellent standard of English, including accurate spelling and grammar skills Punctuality and reliability, with good organisational skills Ability to work flexibly and autonomously

Other responsibilities:

To be punctual and reliable To provide support that addresses the individual needs of the person To observe boundaries and maintain a professional role To maintain confidentiality To act in their best interests at all times To ensure that any concerns are addressed in a timely manner and are referred to the Team Leader To manage paper work effectively, including accurate time sheets, and promptly submitting them at the end of each month

Qualifications/skills required:

Demonstrative English and IT competency, preferably with nationally recognised achievements such as GCSEs. Excellent communication and organisational skills Disability awareness Excellent interpersonal skills, diplomacy and empathy for others. Ability to work autonomously and use initiative.
If the support activity includes supporting wheelchair users, you will be provided with specific health and safety training relevant to the physical demands of the activity.

Unfortunately, we are not able to respond to any telephone queries regarding the role. Any requests for additional information can be submitted by email with your CV.

Beacon Support Ltd. is an equal opportunities employer.

Collection of any personal data from your application will be compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We ask for personal information from job applicants to assist with our recruitment process. Personal information will be collected from CVs submitted and may be held on manual or computer systems. Requested data is job-related only and used to screen candidates and judge their suitability to progress to interview by staff responsible for recruitment within our company only. Candidates considered for interview will be contacted within 30 days. If you are unsuccessful, your data will be held on file for the duration of the current academic year whilst opportunities arise, at which point we will delete your data unless you request otherwise. Requests about accessing personal data held and deletion or amendment will be responded to within one month.

Job Type: Part-time

Salary: 19.50 per hour

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: 19.50 per hour

Work Location: In person