Join a team dedicated to empowering students in higher education. We're seeking compassionate and qualified professionals to provide one-to-one specialist support for university students with visual impairments.
About the Role
As an SSP-VI, you'll deliver bespoke support that reflects each student's communication style, educational background, and lived experience. Your focus is on enabling access—not teaching subject content—by helping students overcome barriers and develop independent learning strategies.
Support may include:
* Breaking down assignment briefs and unpacking complex English concepts
* Supporting research and composition strategies
* Assisting with presentation structure and delivery
* Facilitating access to visual content and digital platforms
* Helping with organisation, time management, and communication
* Advising university staff (with student consent) on inclusive adjustments
Qualification Requirements:
To deliver this role, you must hold:
EITHER
A vision-related postgraduate qualification, such as:
* Inclusive Education (Visually Impaired Learners) (PgDip)
* PG/Dip Teaching Learners with a Visual Impairment (QTVI)
* PGDip/MA Education of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments
* PG/DIP Teaching and Supporting Learners with Visual Impairments in Further Education
OR
Any postgraduate qualification (e.g. AFHE, FHEA, PGDip, PGDE, PGCE, MA, MSc, PhD)
PLUS a vision-related specialist qualification, such as:
* Specialist Qualification in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People) Grad Dip
Desirable Skills:
* Experience supporting students with vision impairments in higher education
* Confidence using assistive technology and adapting materials
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality
* Accurate record-keeping and caseload management
Location & Flexibility
We're looking for professionals able to offer face-to-face support, with the option of hybrid delivery depending on student needs and location.
Why Join Phoenix?
* Flexible freelance scheduling
* Collaborative, student-centred ethos
* Same-day replies and tailored support from our team
* Ethical, transparent approach to pay and safeguarding
If you're passionate about inclusion and want to help students thrive, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £40.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Work from home
Licence/Certification:
* Qualifications to provide DSA funded SSP - VI Support (required)
Work Location: In person