Access & Inclusion Advisor — Term-Time, Fixed-Term

onlyFE; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

West Yorkshire Pension Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Free gym facilities

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking an Access and Inclusion Advisor for 11 months (TTO) to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or medical conditions across the college. You will manage a caseload, advise on strategies for curriculum staff, and promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the classroom and college environment.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English, a degree or professional equivalent in disability, and experience in learning support for post-16

Qualifications

• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test and achieve within an agreed timescale
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test and achieve within an agreed timescale
• Educated to degree standard and/or currently holding a relevant professional equivalent qualification in a Disability-related field

Responsibilities

• Assesses need, provides recommendations on reasonable adjustments to college staff and monitors and reviews the effectiveness of support strategies
• Offers individual support for students with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or medical conditions, including HE students where appropriate
• Supports the preparing for adulthood agenda by promoting an aspirational culture in terms of life after college
• Ensures that the needs and outcomes of EHC Plans are met and consults with students on proposed new outcomes
• Ensures the quality and quantity of support provided aligns with recommendations
• Offers self-help strategies and refers to appropriate agencies and liaises with College staff
• Provides training to teaching and support staff working with students with additional needs
• Ensures effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders

Education

GCSE 4–9 Maths

GCSE 4–9 English

Degree or professional equivalent in Disability field

Job description

Bradford College is seeking an Access and Inclusion Advisor for 11 months (TTO) to support students with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or medical conditions across the college. You will manage a caseload, advise on strategies for curriculum staff, and promote equity, diversity and inclusion within the classroom and college environment.

The role requires GCSEs in Maths and English, a degree or professional equivalent in disability, and experience in learning support for post-16