Study Assistant

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A student support service in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a professional to assist students in developing their independence as they transition to university life. The role includes supporting students with their academic organization, anxiety management, and ensuring they are aware of deadlines. Candidates must hold a degree or be in their final years, and training will be provided. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in students' lives.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification required.
• Completion of relevant training.
• Knowledge of higher education dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for students adapting to university demands.
• Help manage students' anxiety levels.
• Assist with time and diary management.

Skills

Flexibility and punctuality

Good organisational skills

Good time keeping skills

Ability to work cohesively with students

Ability to keep students on task

Education

Must hold a degree or equivalent qualification

Disability support training

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose: Are you looking to support students to develop their independence and autonomy at University? Helping them to overcome issues such as transition to HE, time keeping; organisational skills. If you're looking for a rewarding job with fulfilling outcomes, then this could be the job for you! Candidate MUST be available 9:00-17:00 on Tuesdays weekly.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and reassurance for students adapting to the academic demands of higher education


• Helping a student manage their anxiety levels


• To help the student maintain their motivation


• To assist students with transition to university by helping them to understand the routine of university life


• To support the student with organisation, time and diary management


• Ensuring the student is aware of upcoming deadlines or exams


• Support with building independence and helping encourage communication with peers and staff


• To support with finding the correct resources for work or assignments


• To liaise with Randstad (and the Disability support team, where appropriate) regarding student progress or on any matters regarding a student\'s support needs or well-being.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree, equivalent qualification or be working towards a degree (in final years)


• Disability support training (provided by Randstad E-Learning)


• Completion of e-learning suite (provided by Randstad)

Skills

• Flexibility and punctuality


• Good organisational skills


• Good time keeping skills


• Ability to work cohesively with students


• Ability to keep students on task

Experience

• Knowledge of Higher Education


• Knowledge of the barriers that disabled people may experience in higher education


• An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled people

Competencies

• Ability to work independently


• Attention to detail


• Commitment to principles of equality of opportunity


• Effective communication and interpersonal skills


• Understanding of confidentiality issues


• Understanding of role boundaries