This role will be based on the university campus with scope for it to be undertaken in a hybrid manner.   We are also open to discussing flexible working arrangements.

Are you experienced and confident in communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and with different communication needs? Do you have a flexible and adaptable approach to work and a strong sense of commitment and reliability? 

We are looking for a personal assistant to join the Support Worker team to provide practical support to disabled students by assisting in the academic environment. Duties can include helping students to use the library and cataloguing system, sourcing books, journals and photocopying, helping students move around the campus or working on a computer to support students to access university systems. Successful candidates will work, primarily, on the University of Leeds campus in a 1 to 1 role with students.  

You will be employed to work a minimum number of contracted hours, paid on a time-sheeted basis, and your hours will be reviewed annually to correspond to the requirements of the department. 

This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas 

What we offer in return 

• 26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year! 
• Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance 
• Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls. 
• Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team. 
• Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact:  

Lucy Neville, Support Worker Team Manager

Email: l.neville@leeds.ac.uk   

Closing Date: 20 Aug 2026

Section: Operational Support

Salary: £13.87 per hour plus additional 15% uplift for role related administration tasks. You will also receive payment for holidays