Academic Support Assistant

Opportunita; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave

Special leave

Development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Employee discounts

Health & wellbeing resources

Job summary

Teesside University is seeking Academic Support Assistants to provide one-to-one support to disabled students in Middlesbrough. The role covers notetaking, physical assistance, and emotional support, with flexible hours around student timetables.

Full training is provided and an enhanced DBS check is required. The position offers hourly rates (£14.44 for practical support, £16.06 for manual note taking, £17.45 for study assistance) with various benefits, including holiday leave, family-friendly

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Notetaking in lectures/seminars.
• Physical support for day-to-day tasks (open doors, carry books, assist mobility).
• Support wheelchair users or electric wheelchair users.

Job description

# Academic Support AssistantTeesside University · University Middlesbrough, United KingdomPosted 10 Nov 2026Apply on official website Opens tuwpapps.tees.ac.ukSalary: GBP 14per hourApplication deadline: November 19, 2026 In 9 daysSource details may be limited. Not stated by the source: contract duration.## At a glanceGenerated summaryTeesside University is seeking Academic Support Assistants to provide vital one-to-one support for disabled students in Middlesbrough, United Kingdom. This flexible role aims to help students overcome learning barriers through notetaking, physical assistance, and emotional support. The position offers competitive hourly rates ranging from £14.44 for practical support to £17.45 for study assistance, depending on the specific duties assigned. Benefits include additional leave during holidays, family-friendly provisions, professional development opportunities, and access to an employee benefits platform with discounts at over 350 retailers. Full training is provided, and candidates must undergo an enhanced DBS check. The role allows flexible scheduling around personal timetables, making it suitable for current students or others seeking adaptable work. Interviews are scheduled for December 3, 2026, on campus. Please note this position does not qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship due to salary thresholds.Generated from stored offer content. Always confirm details in the official posting.## DetailsPosition type: OtherDate posted: November 10, 2026Contact email: [e-mail]## About this positionOfficial opportunity text, in English · about 4 min read### Academic Support AssistantJob descriptionWe are looking to expand our pool of Academic Support Assistants (ASAs) who provide vital one-to-one support to disabled students across the University. ASAs play a key role in helping students overcome barriers to learning, ensuring they can access their education fully and equally. This flexible and rewarding role is ideal for individuals who are reliable, compassionate, and committed to supporting students in a respectful and professional manner. Every member of our University is part of the inspiring, supportive, and caring community known as Team Teesside. What we offer youAdditional leave over the Christmas and New Year period during the Christmas closure Special leave to support a range of circumstances A variety of provision to support staff with personal development and recognition A range of family friendly benefits An employee benefits platform which provides discounts with 350+ retailers and access to health and wellbeing resourcesThe role can involve the following (this is not an exhaustive list), and further detail can be found in the attached Job Description:* Notetaking – either in lectures / seminars* Physical support for day-to-day tasks such as help to and from lectures, opening doors, carrying books etc* Assisting wheelchair users or accompanying electric wheelchair users* Supporting students to develop their resilience, independence, and autonomy in their studies.* Supporting student to manage their anxiety whilst on campus and engaging in their students.There are three areas of work under which the activities fall as detailed in the Job Description and these roles are paid at differing rates. The work assigned to the successful candidate will depend on experience and the needs of the students allocated to the ASA.**Practical Support £14.44 per hour****Manual Note taking £16.06 per hour****Study Assistance £17.45 per hour**Full training and ongoing support will be given to all successful candidate, and you will need to have an enhanced DBS check completed. We would also welcome applications from current TU Students studying at level 5 or above. This role is flexible and can be worked around your own timetable requirements.Anyone wishing to have an informal discussion can contact [e-mail] position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.This post is available on a flexible working basis.Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post ****will no**t** qualify for University sponsorship under the visa route. If you are shortlisted, your interview it will take place in person, on campus. The interview will take place on**3 December 2026.**Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy. To learn more about Team Teesside click **here**. Please note that we are advertising this vacancy on other websites, but we are not using those third parties to collate applications for us. If you are viewing this advert on a third party website please ensure you apply directly to **Teesside University****.**