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A primary function of the role is to provide advice and guidance to current and prospective students presenting with a wide range of disabilities and specific learning difficulties, to identify relevant support needs. This role is responsible for the arrangement and implementation of reasonable adjustments, regular review of support and making amendments to support arrangements where appropriate. To work closely across University departments to ensure that individual students’ support requirements are met. To deliver required staff training and support the process of matching support staff with student requirements. The post-holder will work closely with the student community, academic schools, and relevant departments to further develop the understanding of inclusivity and to promote the services available to all students. Additionally, the role will contribute to the general wellbeing of students, by designing and delivering initiatives that promote health and well-being. The appointment requires a flexible approach to working hours as there will be some out-of-hours work.
Job Responsibility:
Provide advice and guidance to current and prospective students presenting with a wide range of disabilities and specific learning difficulties, to identify relevant support needs
Arrange and implement reasonable adjustments, regular review of support and making amendments to support arrangements where appropriate
Work closely across University departments to ensure that individual students’ support requirements are met
Deliver required staff training and support the process of matching support staff with student requirements
Work closely with the student community, academic schools, and relevant departments to further develop the understanding of inclusivity and to promote the services available to all students
Contribute to the general wellbeing of students, by designing and delivering initiatives that promote health and well-being
Requirements:
Thorough understanding of the needs of students with a wide range of disabilities, mental health conditions and specific learning difficulties and can provide advice to enable students to make informed choices
Passion for supporting inclusive education and a positive University experience for all
Confident implementing and facilitating the delivery of services to students or prospective students on either a one-to one basis or by leading group workshops
Can creatively design and deliver workshops, training and CPD sessions for staff to raise awareness of disability and embedding inclusivity in learning and teaching
What we offer:
Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for Bands 1-4 and 30 days for Bands 5 and above, plus 8 bank holidays and any university closure days
Extra day of paid leave on your birthday, subject to qualifying/service conditions
Flexible working, including family friendly policies
Competitive workplace pension scheme (USS) – with an employer contribution rate of 14.5%, tax relief on contributions and life cover
Staff discounts at a number of local amenities in Ipswich
Discounted membership at various Ipswich Fit sites: unlimited access to gyms, swimming lanes, fitness classes and discounted racket sports
plus, discounted membership at Adastral Park Leisure and Sports
Access to a range of high-quality learning and development opportunities
Discounted rates for staff approved to study a UoS undergraduate or postgraduate course, subject to a set of criteria and conditions