Workshop Assistant

Job Description

Around 20 hours are available for assisting with drafting of workshop report. Candidate needs to be available to attend workshop at King's College London (Strand Campus) on April 8th 2025 (event starting at 9:30 am and finishing around 5:30pm). Must have experience in taking notes and using these to summarise discussions and draft report. 



Qualifications

BA or MA or PhD in social sciences or arts and humanities field



Skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 
  • Experience in taking notes (for example in meetings, lectures, conferences, etc.)
  • Ability to summarise discussions in a concise and coherent way
  • Ability to write reports 
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We are looking for a research assistant to support us for a short time with a number of projects in the Policy Institute?s Evidence Development and Incubation Team (EDIT). 

The research assistant will be supporting the team with carrying out aspects of the qualitative research. Activities will include tasks such conducting observations, scheduling qualitative interviews, arranging transcription, and maintaining folders and fieldwork logs. The research assistant?s work on qualitative research is likely to include data management in NVivo, conducting qualitative interviews, carrying out qualitative analysis if appropriate, and supporting with report drafting including literature reviews and background sections. 

This specific role is for researchers with previous experience working with young people with SEND (especially autism and learning difficulties). The main activities involve: 

1. Working closely with the project team providing feedback on relevant materials to ensure they are adapted to the target group. 

2. Conducting observations during site selection days, surveys (when required) 

3. Conducting semi-structured interviews 

4. Other activities related to the research project, as defined by the Project Manager/Leads

 

There are 148 hours available for this role. 

 



Qualifications
  • MA/MSc

 



Skills

-Experience working with young people with SEND 

-Understanding of qualitative research approaches 

-Experience conducting semi-structured interviews and observations 

-Experience working as part of a team or in a co-ordination role 

-Experience in carrying out qualitative data management in NVivo 

Desirable:

-Experience conducting qualitative analysis 

-Experiencing with drafting policy reports

 

King?s Foundations is looking for enthusiastic students to support the Speaking Spot, a conversation club designed to help pre-sessional students with limited English proficiency improve their spoken English skills. As a Speaking Spot Leader, you will facilitate engaging and supportive conversation sessions, helping students build confidence in their language abilities.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading weekly 25 - 30-minute Speaking Spot sessions for small groups (max 6 students per day).
  • Encouraging participation and fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment.
  • Supporting students in improving their conversational English through guided discussions.
  • Collaborating with fellow Leaders to share best practices and session strategies.
  • Ability to plan sessions accordingly.
  • Adapting to both online and in-person sessions as required.


Qualifications

No formal qualifications required, but must be a current Kings Student



Skills
  • Strong communication skills and confidence in facilitating discussions.
  • Patience and enthusiasm for supporting students with lower English proficiency.
  • Ability to create an inclusive and engaging environment for learners.
  • Previous mentoring, tutoring, or leadership experience (preferred but not essential).
  • Reliability and commitment to attending scheduled sessions.

The Community Fridge, located at Strand Campus, is an initiative to reduce food waste on campus and supply students with fresh food to eat on campus plus ingredients for cooking at home. This was launched during the cost of living crisis and aimed to help support students whilst the cost of groceries was particularly high. Originally located in The Meadow  

  • Must have used the community fridge  
  • Must be reliable and have good timekeeping 
  • Must be confident to speak in a group, sharing their thoughts and opinions 
  • Desirable - interest in sustainability  
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