Student Disability Adviser: Empower Inclusive Learning

DN Colleges Group; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26k–£27k per year

35.5 hours per week

30 days annual leave + public holidays

NEST pension scheme

Health scheme available

Professional development

Job summary

DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Student Disability Adviser to support Higher Education students who declare a disability, helping them access Disabled Students' Allowance and other services across college sites.

You will act as a key point of contact for prospective and current students, coordinating needs assessments, arranging reasonable adjustments and signposting to internal support services, with ongoing records and collaboration with staff.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
• Experience of working within an educational environment.
• Knowledge of the impact of disability within a learning environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the named contact for prospective and current Higher Education students who declare a disability.
• Support students with Disabled Students' Allowance applications, including arranging needs assessments and liaising with support providers.
• Develop support plans and agree reasonable adjustments with students, sharing information appropriately with relevant staff.
• Signpost students to internal support services and provide advice on relevant policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate records and data relating to DSA and student support activities.
• Attend monitoring and planning meetings, complete administrative duties and contribute to service improvement activities.
• Work collaboratively across college sites to support learners and enhance the student experience.
• Participate in training, professional development and continuous improvement activities.

Skills

Disability support

Educational environment

Inclusive communication

Teamwork and independence

Organisational skills

Job description

DN Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Student Disability Adviser to support Higher Education students who declare a disability, helping them access Disabled Students' Allowance and other services across college sites.

You will act as a key point of contact for prospective and current students, coordinating needs assessments, arranging reasonable adjustments and signposting to internal support services, with ongoing records and collaboration with staff.