Learning Support Assistant Science (STEM) (2176-25)

University of South Hampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Southampton is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to help disabled students in STEM fields. The role involves providing assistance in academic settings, including notetaking and study support. Successful candidates will receive training in notetaking skills and have flexible working hours aligned with student timetables.

Benefits

Training in Notetaking Skills

Disability awareness training

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Understanding and interest in academic activities in Higher Education.
• Availability to provide in-person support for at least 10 hours a week.
• Ability to take notes directly on a laptop is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for disabled students in STEM subjects.
• Duties include notetaking, study assistance, lab/workshop support.
• Use online teaching facilities to enhance support.

Skills

Good concise communication skills

Time management

Personal organisation

Sensitivity to needs of disabled students

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title:Learning Support Assistant Science (STEM) (2176-25)

Start Date: 08/09/2025

End Date: 31/07/2026 (Subject to renewal)

Location: Highfield Campus (Occasional field trips if required)

Interview dates: Week of 18 th August 2025 – 27 th August 2025

Working Hours: Ad-hoc dependent on student needs.

Job Purpose:

If you are passionate about making a difference through supporting disabled students, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Student Disability and Inclusion team at the University of Southampton. As a Learning Support Assistant, you will provide support for disabled students including those with physical disabilities, mental health and wellbeing conditions, long-term health conditions, and neurodivergent students.

The Role:

We are seeking to recruit Learning Support Assistants for all STEM subjects, notably biology, chemistry, physics, maths, engineering, medicine, and computer science. The duties are set out in the Job Description below and will include notetaking, study assistance, lab/workshop/skills support, and practical assistance in academic settings around the campus(es). LSAs use online teaching and learning facilities to enhance support. The ability to take notes directly on a laptop would be an advantage.

About you:

You should have a good understanding and interest in the academic activities required of students in Higher Education and a degree or equivalent as desirable.

You will need to be available to provide in-person support for at least 10 hours across a standard week or at least one full day per week during term time.

You will bring an excellent understanding of confidentiality, data protection and professional boundaries. In addition, you will need good concise communication skills, plus time management and personal organisation skills.

You will demonstrate appropriate sensitivity to the needs of disabled students in a positive, enabling, and non-judgemental manner and work to facilitate access within the remit of the role.

What we can offer you:

Training in Notetaking Skills, Disability awareness and administrative tasks associated with the role will be provided. Further opportunities for continuing professional development and networking will be available throughout the year.

The hours of work can be flexible, depending on the students’ timetables, but will usually follow a weekly pattern across each semester.

Training and initial work will be from 15 th September 2025. Reappointment in the 2026-27 academic year can be discussed. Appointment is subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please include a statement in the “Additional Information” section (up to 400 words) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the Person Specification, particularly highlighting any experience with people with additional needs, and scientific experience if applicable.

Please note that unfortunately we can not accept Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) for Casual Work at the University of Southampton.

We believe equality, diversity and inclusion are fundamental to making the University of Southampton a welcoming, vibrant and successful organisation. Having a diverse workforce, inclusive of people of all ages and beliefs, from different racial backgrounds, educational and social backgrounds opens up a wealth of possibilities, makes us more creative and accelerates our impact on society. We welcome applicants that value diversity of our community and are willing to play their part in supporting the mission of inclusivity.

Please note that applications from agencies will not be accepted unless indicated on the job.