Disability Coordinator
| Posting date: | 08 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,707 to £30,378 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Teesside University |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | T02328 |
Summary
We are looking for a proactive and enthusiastic Disability Coordinator to join our team and play a key role in delivering our Access and Participation Plan as well as one to one support to students. This is a vital role supporting disabled students, improving access, and ensuring legal compliance across the university.
The post holder should have:
Strong understanding of the Equality Act and its application in higher education
Experience supporting disabled individuals, ideally in an educational setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff
Proven ability to manage caseloads and prioritise work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Skill in problem-solving and applying reasonable adjustments in a timely, student-focused way
Confidence in using data and systems to support decision-making and service delivery
A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and a whole university approach to disability inclusion
Empathy, discretion, and a student-centred mindset
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.
Interviews will take place on 10 February 2026.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
The post holder should have:
Strong understanding of the Equality Act and its application in higher education
Experience supporting disabled individuals, ideally in an educational setting
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with academic and professional staff
Proven ability to manage caseloads and prioritise work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Skill in problem-solving and applying reasonable adjustments in a timely, student-focused way
Confidence in using data and systems to support decision-making and service delivery
A commitment to promoting equality, diversity and a whole university approach to disability inclusion
Empathy, discretion, and a student-centred mindset
Please note that the University may ask you to participate in a number of selection activities as part of the recruitment process for this vacancy.
If you are shortlisted, your interview will take place in person, on campus.
Interviews will take place on 10 February 2026.
The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory DBS disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of our clearance procedures.
Please be advised that due to the minimum salary thresholds imposed by the UKVI, this post will not qualify for university sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route.
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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.