Study Assistant - Dundee, United Kingdom - Digby Morgan

Digby Morgan

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Dundee, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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- _ dundee, scotland_
- _ £15.00 per hour_
- _ contract_- specialism
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SADundee

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Are you looking for a new opportunity to support and encourage students in higher education? We are searching for experienced individuals in University of Dundee who are passionate about making a difference to the lives of students through providing one-to-one academic support for students with specific learning disabilities.

You will support students through their time at University, helping them to overcome their obstacles to learning and providing them with the skills to make a fundamental contribution to their university lives and beyond.

We are looking for support workers to help students to develop their independence and autonomy in Higher Education, for example, by providing support with issues such as transition to Higher Education, time keeping; organisational skills.

To assist students in accessing the teaching, learning and social environments at the University of Dundee.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education
Helping a student manage their anxiety levels
To help the student maintain their motivation
To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life
To support the student with organisation, time and diary management
Ensuring the student is aware of upcoming deadlines or exams
Support with building independence and helping encourage communication with peers and staff
To support with finding the correct resources for work or assignments
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 wellbeing.

Qualifications:

Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)
Disability support training (provided by Randstad)
Completion of elearning suite (provided by Randstad)

Skills:

Flexibility and punctuality
Good organisational skills
Good time keeping skills
Ability to work cohesively with students
Ability to keep students on task
Ability to work independently
Attention to detail
Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Understanding of confidentiality issues
Understanding of role boundaries

Experience:

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

Benefits:

Flexible working hours you choose your own hours
28 days holiday pay pro rata perfect for the summer holidays and Christmas breaks
Competitive hourly pay rate
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To assist students in accessing the teaching, learning and social environments at the University of Dundee.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education
Helping a student manage their anxiety levels
To help the student maintain their motivation
To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life
To support the student with organisation, time and diary management
Ensuring the student is aware of upcoming deadlines or exams
Support with building independence and helping encourage communication with peers and staff
To support with finding the correct resources for work or assignments
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 wellbeing.

Qualifications:

Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)
Disability support training (provided by Randstad)
Completion of elearning suite (provided by Randstad)

Skills: