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Support Providers

Queen's Register of Support Providers
Providing Support to Students
The Register of Support Providers

Queen’s University Belfast is committed to enhancing the learning experience for all students, including those with disabilities. As part of our dedication to widening participation, we provide tailored one-to-one support by matching students with qualified and experienced Support Providers who can assist with specific academic challenges. This approach helps ensure that every student has the opportunity to thrive in their studies.

Become a Support Provider

If you’re interested in becoming a Support Provider at Queen’s University Belfast, please complete an Expression of Interest Form. You can use one form to express your interest in multiple roles, depending on your skills and experience.

Please note: If you are an international student on a Tier 4 student visa, we are unfortunately unable to progress your application, as this visa type does not permit self-employment.

We are especially keen to hear from Note Takers with a background in STEM subjects, including engineering, medical, scientific, and mathematical fields.

Expressions of interest are accepted throughout the year. Your expression of interest will be acknowledged and held on file until the next round of interviews. If shortlisted, you will be contacted to arrange an interview.

Completed forms can be posted, emailed, or delivered in person to:

The Register of Support Providers at Queen's University
Accessible Learning Support
One Elmwood Student Centre
77 University Road
Belfast
BT7 1NF

Tel: 028 9097 5275 / 028 9097 2727
Email: supportprovider@qub.ac.uk

Support Provider Roles

All one-to-one support for students is arranged by Accessible Learning Services through the Register of Support Providers at Queen’s University. The Register brings together a diverse team of skilled and experienced professionals to provide tailored support to students across a range of roles.

See below for the types of support roles and the qualifications required for each role:

Please also see our Rates of Pay.

Working as a Support Provider

Although Support Providers are recruited by the Register of Support Providers at Queen’s University, they work on a self-employed, freelance basis and are not employees of the University. To learn more about working as a freelancer in the UK, please visit www.gov.uk/working-for-yourself/overview. 

Supporting Students

This is a student-focused service, and support is tailored to individual needs. Students are matched with Support Providers based on qualifications, experience, skills, and availability. Because students can choose when to use their support, flexibility is essential. 

Please note:

  • We cannot guarantee regular or consistent work, so this role may not suit those seeking a steady income year-round.
  • Support Providers are not obliged to accept work offered and may leave the Register at any time, either temporarily or permanently.

Payment

Most students accessing support through the Register are funded by the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), administered by the Education Authority (EA) for Northern Ireland.

Support Providers are paid directly by the EA via BACS. It is your responsibility to keep accurate records of any payments received for tax and self-assessment purposes.

Got a Question?

If you have any questions or would like to know more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch:

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