Band 2: Study Assistant Responsibilities: This support is provided where a mix of enabling strategies complemented by some practical assistance has been required. This is usually as a result of the student’s combined complex circumstances. Previously this has been described as supporting the student in adapting to the academic demands of HE, providing information, helping with time keeping, helping with organisational skills etc. and can be supplemented by practical support e.g. library support, workshop support etc. Skills required: An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled students and an understanding of the barriers which disabled students may have in accessing learning, but not the specialist experience and knowledge of those working at Band Four, One to One Study Skills Support or Specialist Mentors; knowledge of the way the institution/organisation works and the demands of studying in HE; excellent interpersonal skills; clear understanding of issues of confidentiality. Qualifications/training: No mandatory qualifications or professional body membership has been identified for this support; Generic non-medical help training and also a level of specialist training relevant to the demands of the activity; understanding of the HE context.
Band 2: Study Assistant Responsibilities: This support is provided where a mix of enabling strategies complemented by some practical assistance has been required. This is usually as a result of the student’s combined complex circumstances. Previously this has been described as supporting the student in adapting to the academic demands of HE, providing information, helping with time keeping, helping with organisational skills etc. and can be supplemented by practical support e.g. library support, workshop support etc. Skills required: An enhanced level of skill and experience of working with disabled students and an understanding of the barriers which disabled students may have in accessing learning, but not the specialist experience and knowledge of those working at Band Four, One to One Study Skills Support or Specialist Mentors; knowledge of the way the institution/organisation works and the demands of studying in HE; excellent interpersonal skills; clear understanding of issues of confidentiality. Qualifications/training: No mandatory qualifications or professional body membership has been identified for this support; Generic non-medical help training and also a level of specialist training relevant to the demands of the activity; understanding of the HE context.
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