applications support analyst Southampton, England
Job description
September 2023
End Date: 31st July 2024 (Subject to Renewal at end of Academic Year)
Location: Highfield Campus (Occasional field trips if required)
Interview dates: 14th, 15th, 16th August 2023
Working Hours: Ad-Hoc work as and when required
If you are passionate about making a difference through supporting disabled students, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Disability and Inclusion team at the University of Southampton. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support for disabled students including those with physical disabilities, mental health and wellbeing conditions, long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse students.
The role:
We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants for all academic subjects (see separate advert for those with a background in STEM). The duties are set out in the Job Description below and will include notetaking, study assistance, lab/workshop/skills support and practical assistance in academic settings around the campus(es). Some work will also be provided through online teaching and learning facilities. The ability to take notes directly on a laptop would be an advantage.
About you:
You should have a good understanding and interest in the academic activities required of students in Higher Education and a degree or equivalent as desirable.
You will need to be able to offer at least 10 hours per week between 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday, in term time.
An excellent understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries is also required. In addition, you will need good concise communication skills, plus time management and personal organisation skills.
You will demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to the needs of disabled students in a positive, enabling, and non-judgemental manner and work to facilitate access within the remit of the role.
What we can offer you:
Training in Notetaking Skills, Disability awareness and administrative tasks associated with the role will be provided. Further opportunities for continuing professional development and networking will be available throughout the year.
The hours of work can be flexible, depending on the students’ timetables, but will usually follow a weekly pattern across each semester.
Training and initial work will be from 19th September 2023. Reappointment in the 2024-25 academic year can be discussed. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The application deadline will be midnight on the closing date stated above. Please include a statement in the “Additional Information” section (up to 500 words) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification, particularly highlighting any experience with people with additional needs.
We currently have another vacancy for U2354723AJ - Learning Support Assistant (Science) (2868-23) being advertised- Please only apply for one of these advertisements as both vacancies will be considered per application.
Please note that unfortunately we can not accept Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) for Casual Work at the University of Southampton
Further details:
- Job Description and Person Specification
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applicants who supports our mission of inclusivity.
