Learning Support Assistant (Inclusion Services & Disability Support)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen at Wrexham University to join our pool of casual Learning Support Assistants within Inclusion Services & Disability Support.

Our Learning Support Assistants provide assistance within the academic environment to identified students with additional support needs, as recommended by an Assessor or Advisor from our Inclusion Services & Disability Support team. The role involves assisting students with the demands of the HE environment, taking high quality and comprehensive notes, assisting a student to stay on task and practical assistance around campus to enhance the student experience for those with identified support needs.

Tasks may include -

• Working with a student to manage their time and prioritise their tasks
• Assisting a student to stay on task and remain focussed on their activity within the classroom environment
• Taking high-quality, comprehensive notes in lectures and taught sessions in the student’s preferred style and format then providing these to the student within an agreed time frame.
• Assisting a student with general orientation around campus.
• Assistance navigating the library catalogue and accessing resources.
• Laboratory/workshop/studio assistance.
• Reading aloud and scribing in examinations, in line with agreed reasonable adjustments for students.
• Practical assistance around campus e.g. carrying books, equipment or other study materials.

If you would like to know more about the role, informal enquiries can be made by contacting Rachel Jones (Inclusion Services Operational Support Manager). Email: inclusion@wrexham.ac.uk

Wrexham University is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates and will ensure applicants will not be discriminated against due to their protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. The University will make all efforts to meet your access requirements. Please contact our Human Resources Team as soon as possible to discuss any adjustments or assistance you may need to complete your application form, or to answer any queries you may have.

We welcome applications in Welsh and English. Any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

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