Work as an Educational support worker
Educational Support Workers (ESWs) provide human support to students with disabilities.
Educational Support Workers are available to work a few hours each week when required. You do not need to be fully trained in the particular area of work you register for (except interpreters, communication support and specialist tutors) as we will arrange training for you.
Undertake paid work which is stimulating and satisfying and looks good on the CV!
You do not necessarily have to be fully trained in a particular area of support in order to apply for a position as an Educational Support Worker (except Sign Language Interpreters, communication support and specialist Tutors). The Disability Support Service should provide full training prior to your start date.
Please complete the application form and return it to the Disability Service Office, Room 2054, Arts Building or email it to eswadmin@tcd.ie.
All persons who complete and return the attached application form will be interviewed by personnel from the Disability Service.
Induction Programme for Educational Support Workers
All successful applicants will be required to attend an induction programme which will address the following:
- Guidance on roles and responsibilities.
- Basic disability awareness training.
For more information please download the ESW booklet here.
Rates Of Pay
| Role | Rate per hour |
| Academic PA | €12.50 |
| Laptop notetaker | €15.00 |
| Notetaker | €9.00 - €12.00 |
| Academic tuition | €20.00 |
| Library Assistant | €12.50 |
| Alternative formatting | €12.50 |
| Reader | €12.50 |
| Lab/academic assistant | €12.50 |
Claiming Payment
To be paid you must complete a claim form and return it to the Disability Service office by the 28th of the month. Payment is made on the 30th of the month following. A claim form for work in February is paid to your bank on 30th March.
The timesheet must contain the following:
- Signature of the Educational Support Worker.
- Signature of the student receiving support (confirms that the work has been completed).
- Name of the student for whom the work has been done.
- Rate of pay.
- Total hours must be tallied.
- Gross pay must be tallied.
A claim form from the Disability Service can only be used for work with this department. If you need to have a claim form emailed to you then contact eswadmin@tcd.ie