Academic Support Worker
| Posting date: | 28 May 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13 to £14 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, AL10 9AB |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1406860_1748444857 |
Summary
Want to contribute to a fairer, more accessible education system? Start by helping a student with note-taking support at University of Hertfordshire.
Position: Study Assistant - Non-Medical Support
Start Date: August 2025 with introductions in June
Location: University of Hertfordshire
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Pay: £13 per hour
We are recruiting a Study Assistant to provide full-time non-medical support to a university student. This support is equally split between in-class engagement and out-of-class academic guidance.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting individuals with autism and a strong interest in inclusive education. A background in creative or digital arts would be preferred but not essential.
Key Responsibilities- Provide in-class support to help the student engage with and absorb course material.
- Offer tailored academic support outside of lectures to promote focus and comprehension.
- Ensure the student remains organized and is working on the most relevant academic tasks.
- Adapt to the student's learning needs and communicate effectively with support staff.
- Not currently enrolled as a student
- Autism support experience
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Empathy, patience, and a proactive mindset
- Creative or digital background (e.g. art grad, art therapy, creative media)