Learning Support Advisor (Full Time, Permanent) - 490879

Edinburgh College; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Edinburgh College is seeking a Learning Support Advisor to join our Learning Support & Disability Services team. You will identify, assess and coordinate support for students who disclose a disability or additional support need, ensuring access to learning and achievement of goals.

Using your knowledge of disability, inclusion and relevant legislation, you will work with students, academic staff and external partners to promote inclusive practice, provide guidance to staff, and help implement

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability legislation relevant to further and higher education.
• Ability to assess the impact of disabilities and additional support needs on learning and participation.
• Knowledge of inclusive approaches to learning and teaching.
• Experience supporting individuals with a range of additional support needs (e.g., SpLDs, mental health, autism, sensory or physical disabilities).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to provide sensitive support and guidance to staff.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and coordinate support for students who disclose a disability or additional support need.
• Work with students, academic staff and external partners to ensure access and achievement.
• Promote inclusive practice by providing advice, training and guidance to staff.
• Contribute to a culture that values equality, diversity and accessibility.

Skills

Disability legislation knowledge

Inclusive learning approaches

Experience with additional support

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree level / SCQF Level 9

Job description

We're looking for a Learning Support Advisor to join our Learning Support & Disability Services team.

As a Learning Support Advisor, you will identify, assess and coordinate support for students who disclose a disability or additional support need.

Using your specialist knowledge and understanding of disability, inclusion, and relevant legislation, you will work collaboratively with students, academic staff, and external partners to ensure students can access their learning, achieve their goals, and fulfil their potential.

You will play a key role in promoting inclusive practice across the College by providing advice, training and guidance to staff, supporting the implementation of reasonable adjustments, and contributing to a culture that values equality, diversity and accessibility.

About You

• Degree level or SCQF Level 9 equivalent.
• Knowledge of disability legislation relevant to further and higher education, and the ability to assess the impact of disabilities and additional support needs on student learning and participation.
• Knowledge of inclusive approaches to learning and teaching
• Experience of providing support to individuals with a range of additional support needs, including specific learning difficulties (SpLDs), mental health conditions, autism spectrum conditions, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to provide sensitive support to students and effective advice and guidance to staff.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme and open this to people from minority ethnic backgrounds; people living with a disability, the care experienced and Armed forces veterans - if you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview.

Please note that the successful candidate may be required to work at any Edinburgh College campus.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

Note for Internal Applicants - appointment into this role may be considered on a secondment basis. Prior agreement from your line manager is essential.

Provisional Interview Date: 27th & 28th October