Job details
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?!
Providing one to one in class support to a student at University, in order to assist them with their studies. This will involve helping and encouraging them during classes and lectures to ensure that they are able to concentrate and stay on task. You will also need to act as a prompt and aid, to help the student with understanding and breaking down information provided during lessons. Outside of class time you may support the student with accessing resources, breaking down tasks and being present during any academic meetings.
This student is based at the University of Hertfordshire, and they are studying on a creative/animation based course, therefore a creative background or interest in the arts is desirable.
They require support for up to 30 hours per week starting as soon as possible. Their student scheduled class times are as follows and you will also be needed outside of these times to provide additional out of class support. (approx 10am-5pm on each scheduled day)
Monday: 2pm-5pm
Wednesdays: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Thursdays: 2pm-5pm
Friday: 10am-1pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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1. Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education
2. Helping a student manage their anxiety levels
3. To help the student maintain their motivation and concentration
4. To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life
5. To support the student with organisation, time and diary management
6. Ensuring the student is aware of upcoming deadlines or exams
7. Support with building independence and helping encourage communication with peers and staff
8. To support with finding the correct resources for work or assignments
9. 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.
Qualifications:
10. Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)
11. Disability support training (provided by Randstad E-Learning)
Skills:
12. Flexibility and punctuality
13. Good organisational skills
14. Good time keeping skills
15. Ability to work cohesively with students
16. Ability to keep students on task
Experience:
17. Knowledge of Higher Education
18. Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education
19. Understanding of autism and the challenges those with autism face
20. An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people
Competencies:
21. Ability to work independently
22. Attention to detail
23. Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
24. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
25. Understanding of confidentiality issues
26. Understanding of role boundaries
Pay and Benefits:
27. £12-13 per hour + Holiday Pay
28. Access to elearning modules (CPD)
29. Discounted on campus parking
If this sounds like the job for you please don't hesitate to get in touch and email on or call 0161 247 8800 and ask to speak to Poppy.
Are you looking for a role where you can make a difference?!
Providing one to one in class support to a student at University, in order to assist them with their studies. This will involve helping and encouraging them during classes and lectures to ensure that they are able to concentrate and stay on task. You will also need to act as a prompt and aid, to help the student with understanding and breaking down information provided during lessons. Outside of class time you may support the student with accessing resources, breaking down tasks and being present during any academic meetings.
This student is based at the University of Hertfordshire, and they are studying on a creative/animation based course, therefore a creative background or interest in the arts is desirable.
They require support for up to 30 hours per week starting as soon as possible. Their student scheduled class times are as follows and you will also be needed outside of these times to provide additional out of class support. (approx 10am-5pm on each scheduled day)
Monday: 2pm-5pm
Wednesdays: 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm
Thursdays: 2pm-5pm
Friday: 10am-1pm
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
...
30. Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education
31. Helping a student manage their anxiety levels
32. To help the student maintain their motivation and concentration
33. To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life
34. To support the student with organisation, time and diary management
35. Ensuring the student is aware of upcoming deadlines or exams
36. Support with building independence and helping encourage communication with peers and staff
37. To support with finding the correct resources for work or assignments
38. 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.
Qualifications:
39. Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)
40. Disability support training (provided by Randstad E-Learning)
Skills:
41. Flexibility and punctuality
42. Good organisational skills
43. Good time keeping skills
44. Ability to work cohesively with students
45. Ability to keep students on task
Experience:
46. Knowledge of Higher Education
47. Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education
48. Understanding of autism and the challenges those with autism face
49. An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people
Competencies:
50. Ability to work independently
51. Attention to detail
52. Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity
53. Effective communication and interpersonal skills
54. Understanding of confidentiality issues
55. Understanding of role boundaries
Pay and Benefits:
56. £12-13 per hour + Holiday Pay
57. Access to elearning modules (CPD)
58. Discounted on campus parking
If this sounds like the job for you please don't hesitate to get in touch and email on or call 0161 247 8800 and ask to speak to Poppy.
59. skills
ability to recognise when to refer to other services,empathy,one-to-one support,previous experience dealing with students with learning disabilities,understanding of demands of study,working with students
60. qualifications
college,university
61. education
a-level