Study Assistant
Swansea, Carmarthen, and/or Lampeter campus (hybrid working and travel to other locations as necessary)
£ 18.44 per hour, (this is a consolidated hourly rate at a ratio of 1 hour plus an additional 30 minutes for preparation and administration for each contact hour)

- ABOUT US -

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) is an employment-focused university, dedicated to ensuring students from diverse backgrounds develop the academic knowledge and practical skills to thrive.

We offer innovative teaching, state-of-the-art equipment and superb support across a wide range of learning locations and courses.

UWTSD ranked 1st in the UK for Courses and Lecturers in the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2020.

We are now looking for Study Assistants to join the Student Services Department in Swansea, Carmarthen and/or Lampeter on a permanent basis.

- THE ROLE -

As a Study Assistant, you will be tasked with supporting disabled students to develop their independence and autonomy within the higher education (HE) environment.

Helping students to develop enabling strategies, you will provide practical support, using your skills and knowledge of HE, to offer tailored one-to-one support activities that address barriers to learning that disabled students face.

You will provide enabling support to issues such as timekeeping, organisation, research activities and workshop activities. Additionally, you will provide examination support and offer a manual notetaking service to support students’ learning journey.

- ABOUT YOU -

To be considered as a Study Assistant, you will need:

- Mandatory qualifications and professional body membership for DSA fundable non-medical helpers
- Strong knowledge of higher education practices and, ideally, experience
- Good interpersonal and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Ability to demonstrate effective organisational skills, organising individual responsibilities and prioritising own workload
- Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- IT proficiency and experience of using e-resources

- BENEFITS -

Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
- Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
- Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- Family-friendly policies that provide for flexible working, including additional paid maternity and paternity leave
- Career and development opportunities, including support to gain further qualifications
- Support for mental health and wellbeing, including occupational health and counselling support services
- Staff discounts on a range of products and services
- Travel schemes, including the cycle to work scheme

Other organisations may call this role Student Support Assistant, Study Support Assistant, Academic Support Worker, HE Support Assistant, Higher Education Study Assistant, or HE Support Tutor.

Please note, this role will require an ‘Enhanced with Adult’s Barred List’ DBS check.

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Study Assistant, please apply via the button shown.

Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.

Closing date: 1st December 2022, 11:59pm