Academic & Disability Support Advocate (Hybrid)

Teesside University; Middlesbrough; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional Christmas/NY leave

Special leave for various occasions

Staff development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Teesside University in Middlesbrough is seeking an Academic Support Assistant to provide vital one-to-one support to disabled students across the university. The role is part-time, hybrid (1 day remote) and permanent, with pay at three rates for the tasks listed.

The university emphasises a respectful, professional environment within Team Teesside and offers generous staff benefits. We welcome flexible working and ongoing DBS checks, with interviews on campus.

Responsibilities

• Notetaking in lectures or seminars.
• Physical support for day-to-day tasks (help to and from lectures, opening doors, carrying books).
• Assisting wheelchair users or accompanying electric wheelchair users.
• Supporting students to develop resilience, independence and autonomy in their studies.
• Helping students manage anxiety while on campus and engaging in their studies.

Job description

Teesside University in Middlesbrough is seeking an Academic Support Assistant to provide vital one-to-one support to disabled students across the university. The role is part-time, hybrid (1 day remote) and permanent, with pay at three rates for the tasks listed.

The university emphasises a respectful, professional environment within Team Teesside and offers generous staff benefits. We welcome flexible working and ongoing DBS checks, with interviews on campus.