Support Worker Costs

To enable disabled students to access learning resources and materials by providing specific library assistance and to provide academic assistance around campus

To provide assistance to students who may experience difficulties with the aspects of being at University including assisting with induction

To record various academic materials on to tape and read out loud to students when required

To type recorded materials accurately and at speed

To provide physical assistance within laboratory sessions

Note-takers take a full record of all information in lectures and classes and present notes in a suitable format for the student to access effectively

To provide one-to-one support sessions to students usually to students who have mental health issues or Asperger Syndrome.  Mentors offer practical and emotional support by way of listening and problem-solving. They assist a student’s independent learning through advising and guiding on study strategies

To provide appropriate multi-sensory support to students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). Assist them to develop organisational and independent study skills