Support Worker (Part time)

Leeds Trinity University; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Leeds Trinity University is seeking a dedicated Support Worker to assist a visually impaired Senior Lecturer in Linguistics. The role involves teaching-related administrative tasks, attending meetings, and supporting research activities.

You will provide visual support, help with accessing software and online university systems, and ensure accessibility of books and journal articles. The post is fixed-term until 5 August 2028 (with possible extension subject to funding).

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions with great attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, able to learn new software and manage time efficiently.
• Experience in Higher Education administration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform teaching-related administrative tasks, attend meetings and undertake training.
• Provide visual support and assist in communication with students and colleagues.
• Help with accessing software and online university systems for the lecturer.
• Ensure accessibility of books and journal articles for the lecturer's research.
• Work closely with the Senior Lecturer in Linguistics and adapt to funding-based term.

Skills

Administrative skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Time management

Ability to learn new skills

Following instructions

Proactive attitude

Tools

University IT systems

Accessibility tools

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary The starting salary will be from £24,546(pro rata) in Grade 3, depending on qualifications and experience

Contractual hours 14

Basis Part Time

Package Please refer to the attached Candidate Information

We are seeking to appoint a Support Worker for a visually impaired Senior Lecturer in Linguistics. The Senior Lecturer teaches a range of modules using face-to-face and online approaches, along with research work. The Support Worker is required to perform teaching related administrative tasks along with attending meetings and undertaking training. In all of these tasks, and in supporting the lecturer’s research, visual support is needed such as verbal description or reading, help with accessing software and online university systems, and to undertake any visual tasks that requires support. In addition, specific help is required to ensure that books and journal articles are accessible to the lecturer.

The successful candidate will have strong proven administrative skills and experience, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be able to follow instructions carefully and you will demonstrate great attention to detail. You will be able to work with the lecturer in a close professional relationship and also assist him in communication and interaction with students and colleagues. You will also be able to demonstrate good IT skills, the ability to learn new skills, and the ability to manage your time in consultation with the lecturer. A positive and proactive outlook is essential, and experience of Higher Education administration and practices would be an advantage.

This role is currently fixed term initially until 5 th August 2028, however there is an expectation, although no guarantee, that subject to funding this may be extended further

Leeds Trinity University values diversity and inclusion and particularly encourages applications from the following groups as they are currently under-represented within the University: Women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants, as well as candidates with disabilities, whether hidden or otherwise. The University will consider all forms of flexible working arrangements.

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