Support Workers - Learning Link with AO Responsibilities
Job description
The post holder will provide support to students with disabilities, medical conditions, mental health difficulties and specific learning difficulties through their learning journey and in accordance with agreed procedures. The post holder will assist the Admissions Team with the efficient running of the section and will work as part of a team from July - October.
Responsibilities
- Produce an accurate, unbiased, comprehensive and legible handwritten record of the content of lectures, seminars, discussions, off-campus events and other taught sessions in the student’s preferred style and format.
- Make notes that contain pertinent information from the session. This may include: any questions and discussions that take place, diagrams and references to any hand-outs and provide these notes in the agreed format within a specified timeframe.
- Review notes at the end of the lecture and ensure they are in a suitable format for the student to access effectively.
- Ensure all notes and time sheets are submitted promptly to the Learning Link.
- Provide adequate notice to the Learning Link if unable to attend a support session (preferably a minimum of one week).
Skills and Qualifications
Essential Skills
- Have at least a Level 3 qualification in any discipline.
- Have at least GCSE English (Grade C) or Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and GCSE Maths (Grade C) or Essential Skills Level 2 in Numeracy or NICATS Access Maths Modules, or any qualifications which are deemed to be equivalent OR
- Be able to demonstrate on the application form, by providing personal and specific examples, at least one year’s relevant experience providing support to learners in a formal environment.
Further Information
Salary: £24,790 to £25,183 per annum pro rata (£13.20 - £13.41 per hour). For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.
- Vacancy ID
- 1773008
- Job ref.
- 02826/26
- Job Sector
- Education and Training,Carers and Support Workers
- Area
- All of Northern Ireland
- Location
- Campuses across Derry/Londonderry, Limavady, Strabane
- Salary
- See Further Information
- No. vacancies
- 3
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Weekly hours
- 16
- Published date
- 29/05/2026
- Closing date
- 12/06/2026
- Worktime
- Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.
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