The Learning Support and Development Service is increasing its pool of people to support students with disabilities at The Glasgow School of Art.  

The post-holder will work closely, within clear professional boundaries, with individual students on a programme of work as agreed with the student and the Disability Support Adviser. Key areas of responsibility include providing practical assistance such as lifting and carrying materials, operating specialist equipment and installing studio work under the student’s direction. 

Manual Note Taker duties involve accompanying individual students to lectures/tutorials/critiques etc and providing the student with legible, comprehensive notes.  

Educated to degree level or equivalent, the successful candidate will have good listening and communication skills, a positive attitude and experience of supporting/working with adults.  You will also have recent experience in the safe operation of equipment in a Fine Art or Design context, within one or more of the following: 3D Making (wood, metal, modelling, casting, silversmithing and jewellery), Textiles (weave, dye, knit, printing), Photography and Print (lithography, etching, silkscreen printing).   Hours of work are flexible during term time and negotiated individually for each student. The successful candidate will undergo Disability Awareness training and a Health and Safety induction in the relevant workshops.  

Applications will be considered from people who can support our students in both or either elements of this role.
   
Download: Job Description

Closing date for submission of completed applications: 13th August 2017
 
Interviews will take place during week commencing: 4th September 2017

The Glasgow School of Art is an equal opportunities employer.


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