Disabilities and Dyslexia Adviser
| Posting date: | 09 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,513 to £48,876 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (inclusive of London Allowance) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | London Metropolitan University |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 25SSERV0500 |
Summary
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.
Closing Date: 01 June 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 16 June 2025
If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.
Further information
Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please click on the apply button above and complete your application from the LMU job board.
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.
Closing Date: 01 June 2025
Interviews: Week Commencing 16 June 2025
If you have a query, or experience any difficulties with the application process, please contact us by email at: recruitment@londonmet.ac.uk quoting the job reference number.
Further information
Read more about our diverse community and our commitments to inclusion and equality at: https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/about/equality-and-diversity/.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please click on the apply button above and complete your application from the LMU job board.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.