Disability Coordinator

Teesworks; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive and enthusiastic Disability Coordinator to support disabled students and ensure legal compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the Equality Act and experience in educational support. This role includes managing caseloads and delivering one-to-one support. Additionally, applicants should be empathetic and committed to promoting equality and diversity in education. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will occur on 10 February 2026.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver one-to-one support to students.
• Ensure legal compliance across the university.
• Manage caseloads and prioritise work effectively.

Skills

Understanding of the Equality Act

Experience supporting disabled individuals

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage caseloads

Problem-solving skills

Confidence in using data

Commitment to equality and diversity

Empathy and discretion

Job description

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.