Study Assistant: supporting a student on BA Illustration and Visual Media

See attached Job Description and specific details below

Supporting a second year BA Illustration and Visual Media student.

Location: LCC, Elephant and Castle

Days / times: Approximately 18 hours per week, Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays

To be reviewed at end of term

Tasks required:

• Attend class with the student and take notes in an agreed format.

• Aid student's understanding by repeating or re-phrasing information given in class.

• Support student to understand actions needed by breaking information down into manageable chunks.

• Supporting the student after class to practice an reinforce learning

• Helping to follow briefs and access resources

The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge, experience, and skills:

Specialist Knowledge / Qualifications

• General understanding of the academic cycle in Further and Higher Education.

• Willingness to attend training required by the UAL Disability Service, including Disability Equality Training.

• An understanding of the importance and limitations of confidentiality.

• An understanding of the importance of professional boundaries.

Relevant Experience

• Successful experience of collaborative working.

• Experience of adapting communication style to meet individual requirements.

• Experience of providing support or guidance.

• Experience in either of the following areas:

  • Art and design sector.

  • Further or Higher Education sector.

Communication Skills

• Communicates effectively orally, in writing and/or using visual media.

Research, Teaching and Learning

• Effectively delivers basic training or briefings to support understanding or learning.

Planning and Managing Resources

• Plans, prioritises and organises work to achieve objectives on time.

Teamwork

• Works collaboratively in a team or with different professional groups.

Student Experience or Customer Service

• Provides a positive and responsive student or customer service.

Creativity, Innovation and Problem Solving

• Uses initiative or creativity to resolve day-to-day problems.