Disability Specialist - Study Skills (SpLD/ASC)

Blackpool; Bispham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK educational institution is seeking a dedicated Disability Specialist – Study Skills to enhance student outcomes for those with disabilities. The role involves conducting assessments, providing tailored support, and delivering workshops, along with maintaining records to support continuous improvement. Ideal candidates will be qualified and experienced in working with students with various disabilities. This position offers a collaborative environment focused on professional growth.

Benefits

Ongoing training and CPD opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Experience working with students with disabilities.
• Expertise in delivering support for Neurodiversity and Specific Learning Difficulties.
• Ability to maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments for students with disabilities and identify support needs.
• Provide guidance on Disabled Students’ Allowances process.
• Develop supportive relationships with students.
• Deliver workshops and contribute to awareness activities.
• Maintain accurate records of support interventions.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Knowledge of disabilities

Teaching and support skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Department for Education mandatory qualifications

Job description

The Role

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Disability Specialist – Study Skills (SpLD/ASC) to join our Student Support and Wellbeing department. The Disability Specialist role involves managing a busy caseload of students who have declared a disability that affects their study requirements.

As a Specialist Study Skills Tutor, the majority of your time will be spent providing specialist 1:1 study sessions for students disclosing Neurodiversity, Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD), and/or Autistic Spectrum Conditions (ASC). As part of this support, you will discuss and implement appropriate reasonable adjustments for students.

You will also be responsible for associated administrative tasks such as supporting students to progress their Disabled Students’ Allowances’ applications and will need to establish good working relationships with a range of staff to ensure effective support for disabled students.

To apply for this role you must meet the Department for Education mandatory qualification and professional body membership requirements to deliver Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) fundable Non-Medical Help (NMH) matrix-june-2025-latest.pdf

The salary for this role is negotiable depending on experience.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

In this role, you will deliver specialist support that directly enhances students’ study skills, confidence, and progression. Key responsibilities include:

• Conduct initial assessments for students with Neurodiversity, SpLD, ASC, Mental Health conditions and other disabilities, identifying barriers to learning and determining appropriate support and reasonable adjustments.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) process, collaborating with internal colleagues and external stakeholders to ensure timely and effective support arrangements.
• Develop supportive, professional relationships with students on your caseload, helping them build strategies in areas such as time management, memory, attention, and academic study skills.
• Deliver targeted small-group sessions or workshops, and contribute to wider awareness-raising activities relating to disability and inclusive practice.
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready records of support interventions and student progress, contributing to quality assurance, service reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Engage in ongoing CPD to maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, best practice, and HE sector developments, and support wider college events where required.

Why Join Us?

By joining B&FC, you become part of a collaborative and learner-centred community committed to positive student outcomes. This role offers the chance to make a long-lasting difference while continually developing your own specialist expertise. We are dedicated to supporting staff through ongoing training, CPD, and opportunities for progression.

Interested? Apply Early!

We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you feel inspired by this opportunity to support and empower students, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible!