Recruitment services

Tender description

The scope of this contract is to provide non-medical help to support and enable students with a disability to access the learning environment at Newcastle University. Support will be delivered primarily on Newcastle University campus and will include support for learning delivered via online platforms such as Canvas. However, some off-campus support for field-trips (day and short residential) and examination support at bespoke locations may occasionally be required. Lot 1: This will be a blended study assistant role that includes practical and mobility support, note taking (manual and typed), examination support with reader and/or scribe, laboratory support and study assistant. Lot 2: This will be a blended Support Assistant role to work with students with mobility difficulties and those who may arrive at university with personal care requirements. The support assistant role includes practical and mobility support, note taking (manual and typed), examination support with reader and/or scribe, laboratory/skills support and study assistant. Suppliers must be registered with the Care Quality Commission.