Disability & Neurodiversity Adviser London, England
Job description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.
Background
The Student Health and Well-Being Department provides student focused, holistic and academic support to students with a range of learning differences and disabilities, some with complex support requirements. The Disability and Neurodiversity Team are seeking to recruit an experienced professional practitioner who has a student-focused practice, knowledge of an eclectic range of effective support strategies and excellent communication skills to join them in a rapidly developing and dynamic department.
Responsibilities
The post holder will be involved with screening students, planning and reviewing of Student Support plans, support programme design and facilitation. They will also be responsible for the effective liaison with academic and professional staff regarding student needs across the university, ensuring that an inclusive learning environment is created and maintained. They will also assist with raising awareness and promoting understanding of neurodiversity across the university.
Person Specification
The post holder will be an experienced Disability and Neurodiversity practitioner with a genuine understanding of the complexities of Disabilities and Neurodiversity, with a particular specialism in Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia/SpLD. They will demonstrate a passion for inclusion and equity and have a student-centred approach to practice. Experience of employing an eclectic range of holistic strategies to aid learning and promote student autonomy is required. The post holder will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 8th August 2023 at 23:59pm.
Subject to agreement, relevant Professional Services roles may be undertaken in a hybrid way. This involves a combination of working on campus and at home each week.
Where hybrid working can be accommodated, specific arrangements will be agreed with the successful candidate before their start date. Regardless of where colleagues are working, City, University of London’s premises will be their primary and contractual place of work.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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