Flexible Academic Support Assistant – Disability Support

Teesside University; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional leave over Christmas

Special leave for various situations

Staff development opportunities

Family-friendly benefits

Employee discounts platform

Job summary

Teesside University is seeking an Academic Support Assistant to join the Student and Library Services team on a flexible, zero-hours basis. The role supports disabled students with note-taking, mobility assistance, and campus-based tasks, helping learners access education fully and with independence.

Training and DBS clearance are provided, with emphasis on compassionate, professional support. The post is part-time with flexible hours and regular rounds of selection activities.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Flexible working around timetable requirements.

Responsibilities

• Notetaking in lectures/seminars.
• Physical support for day-to-day tasks on campus.
• Assisting wheelchair users or those with electric wheelchairs.
• Help students develop resilience, independence and autonomy.
• Support students to manage anxiety while on campus.

Job description

Teesside University is seeking an Academic Support Assistant to join the Student and Library Services team on a flexible, zero-hours basis. The role supports disabled students with note-taking, mobility assistance, and campus-based tasks, helping learners access education fully and with independence.

Training and DBS clearance are provided, with emphasis on compassionate, professional support. The post is part-time with flexible hours and regular rounds of selection activities.