Disabilities and Dyslexia Service Advisor

London Metropolitan University; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in London is seeking a Disabilities and Dyslexia Service Advisor to support disabled students. The role involves providing advice, managing cases, and promoting awareness of disability across the institution. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and experience in educational support. This full-time position requires collaboration with academic departments and external organizations to enhance student success.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and managing a caseload.
• Understanding of legislative frameworks within disability in HE.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive disability-related advice and guidance.
• Support the development of independent learning and self-management strategies.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Tools

Assistive technology

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ABOUT US

Transforming lives through excellent education

London Metropolitan University is a striving and ambitious institution committed to transforming the lives of its students through excellent education.

We are committed to making education available to people from all walks of life, creating and advancing social justice, social mobility and access to opportunity and professions. Our graduates benefit personally, but also contribute to society, culture, public service and the economy in all areas of London, the UK and around the world.

ABOUT THE POST

The Department of Student Services wishes to appoint a Disabilities and Dyslexia Adviser in the Disability & Dyslexia Service (DDS).

Applicants are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the needs of disabled students and of the University’s legal obligations under the Equalities Act (2010). You will be working with the Service Manager and other Disability and Dyslexia Advisers, providing comprehensive disability-related advice and guidance; implementing disability support in line with regulatory and legislative guidelines; supporting the development of independent learning and self-management strategies; maintaining records; supporting staff through the delivery of onsite training; creation of various resources for staff and students alike; liaising with external support organisations. You will be expected to liaise with academic departments and to provide advice, guidance and information to disabled students.

You will have experience of working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds; working in a supportive role; managing a caseload of students in a post 16 setting; identify the support needs of students; understanding of the legislative, financial and regulatory frameworks within disability in a HE setting; using assistive technology as part of a programme of embedded learning.

The post holder will also contribute to the development of the University strategies to promote awareness of disability by supporting Schools and Professional Service Departments. You will have competent communication and IT skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

You will be expected to work at both University campuses as required.

This post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Ref: 25SSERV0500

Interviews due to be held approximately on week commencing 16 June 2025

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Customer Service

• Industries

  Higher Education

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