At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with disabilities, ensuring they have tailored assistance and a positive learning experience.
- Company: Join Loughborough College Group, a leading higher education provider with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous leave, healthcare access, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant higher education qualification and experience in supporting students with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 15330 - 32386 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Higher Education Disability Advisor to join our team at Loughborough College Group, based at Loughborough College. Loughborough College Group is one of the largest College based Higher Education providers in the country with over 1,100 students currently studying degree level programmes. Our students consistently rate us as one of the best institutions to study at as demonstrated by our outstanding performance in the National Student Survey (NSS).
We are looking to expand the Higher Education Welfare and Support Team to further enhance our support provision for students. Reporting to the Higher Education Welfare and Support Manager, you will coordinate tailored support for students with a disability and/or learning needs. Identifying reasonable adjustments and exam arrangements as well as barriers to learning will ensure students have the greatest opportunity to achieve their full potential and have a positive student experience.
The successful candidate will bring specialist expertise and significant experience to the role and hold a relevant professional or academic qualification at higher education level. This role is a term time only role working 40 weeks throughout the year.
Loughborough College Group is striving to attract, develop and retain the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of the college. We are proud to have achieved the Investor in Diversity award and we actively encourage applications from individuals who are currently under-represented and from all areas of the community.
As well as our commitment to your professional and personal development, we also offer a generous benefits package including:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- On-site parking
- Access to healthcare scheme
- Subsidised nursery fees
- Additional annual leave available
- Generous Maternity/Paternity pay
- Fantastic CPD and inclusive resources for development
- Well-being hours
- Opportunities of volunteering within local community and charities
We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and agile working where the business allows. We provide staff forums, staff working groups for sustainability, staff steering groups for Investors in Diversity and support services to support with mental health and wellbeing for staff from different backgrounds.
The successful candidate will be employed by The Leicestershire College, a subsidiary company of Loughborough College. The terms and conditions of employment offered by the Leicestershire College are different to those of Loughborough College. Please note that employees of the Leicestershire College are based at one of the campuses of Loughborough College Group. Kindly be advised that we are unable to provide skilled worker sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the country without the need for sponsorship.
Loughborough College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please note, all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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