Social network you want to login/join with:
Higher Education Disability Practitioner and DSA Advisor (0.5), Weston-super-Mare
col-narrow-left
Client:
Weston College
Location:
Weston-super-Mare, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
-
EU work permit required:
Yes
col-narrow-right
Job Reference:
8d041d0f95ed
Job Views:
3
Posted:
18.07.2025
Expiry Date:
01.09.2025
col-wide
Job Description:
As one of the fastest-growing Colleges in the UK, delivering courses from entry level right up to Masters degrees, Weston College is an inspiring place to work. We currently seeking an outstanding individual to join us as in the role of HE Disability practitioner and DSA Advisor.
There are two part-time roles available, both working 18.5 hours per-week.
Postholders will be responsible for delivering group and ad hoc 1:1 study skills sessions to support all students to thrive and achieve positive outcomes at University Centre Weston (UCW) whilst enabling appropriate students to access Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) support.
Key Duties and responsibilities
* Advising HE students and applicants regarding Disabled Student Allowance, supporting applications and enabling students to arrange external support.
* Create and deliver elements of UCW's Headstart programme to support transition of students with disabilities, additional needs and learning differences.
* Facilitating all HE students to complete online screening processes at the start of term and following up any individuals which are identified as having potential learning differences or support needs.
Required skills and qualifications
* A Degree or equivalent qualification in an appropriate area.
* Experience of developing and implementing individualised programmes of study.
* Knowledge and understanding of the impact of learning differences, disabilities and mental health diagnosis on academic engagement and achievement.
* Generous holiday entitlement
* 2-week Christmas closure
* Potential for hybrid working opportunities
* Dedicated staff welfare officer and wellbeing champions
* Local and national staff discounts
* Free parking across sites
* Various staff committees including Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Autism and Menopause
* Focus on staff wellbeing
* Eye care including free eye test and a contribution towards glasses
* Annual staff conference with guest speakers
* Employee assistance programme - available 24/7, 365 days a year
* Training and development opportunities with a focus on progression
Weston College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please be aware that Weston College reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
Due to the volume of recruitment, we are unable to offer feedback to any unsuccessful candidates.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.
#J-18808-Ljbffr