Disability & Accessibility Advocate

Arden University Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider in the UK is seeking a Disability & Accessibility Advisor to support disabled students during their academic journey. This vital role involves providing individualized assistance, ensuring inclusivity, and collaborating with faculty to enhance educational accessibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in disability support and a passion for empowering students to succeed. A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous holiday package and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

30 days holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Private Medical Insurance

Free access to Arden courses

‘Golden Ticket’ for free education for others

Qualifications

• Experience in a Higher Education setting.
• Strong background in providing specialist advice and guidance to disabled individuals.
• Sound understanding of disability legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for disabled students.
• Run drop-in sessions for student support.
• Assist with Disabled Students' Allowances.

Skills

Disability advice

Interpersonal skills

IT proficiency

Training delivery

Education

Experience in disability advisory roles

Job description

An innovative education provider in the UK is seeking a Disability & Accessibility Advisor to support disabled students during their academic journey. This vital role involves providing individualized assistance, ensuring inclusivity, and collaborating with faculty to enhance educational accessibility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in disability support and a passion for empowering students to succeed. A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a generous holiday package and professional development opportunities, are offered.