Details
1100283
University of Surrey
18/08/2025
3 Months
36 hours per week
Uniform Provided
Pay
£20.13
£2.43
Description
Role
Working closely with the Student Disability and Neuroinclusion Senior Practitioner and other team members in Disability & Neuroinclusion, the post holder will primarily be responsible for the advice, guidance and support, on an individual or group basis, of disabled students and applicants.
The post holder will also work within the team to contribute to projects to develop the service or activities to meet the needs of students. Through the provision of these services, the post holder will contribute to a positive student experience.
Duties and responsibilities
Meet current and prospective students to make recommendations to Faculties about: support, study strategies, services and adjustments. This may include advising on appropriate accommodation together with the Accommodation Office or liaison with external providers of welfare support.
2.Provide 1:1 advice appointments remotely and in-person, drop-in sessions for enrolled students, and office cover to respond to walk-in enquiries from students and staff.
3.Make assessments of adjustments to examinations, study aids and strategies for support, making judgements based on appropriate evidence and needs assessment evidence; process and disseminate information appropriately across the University. To support students in acquiring evidence of previous reasonable adjustments and/or new medical or diagnostic evidence.
4.Liaise with the Head of Student Disability & Neuroinclusion Operations, Specialist tutors/mentors and other Practitioners to plan support for students with SpLD and other neurodiverse conditions, and disabled students, e.g. regarding the Disabled Student’s Allowance (DSA), special examination arrangements, Assistive Technology support and Non-Medical Helper provision. This will include an active participation in team meetings.
5.Process requests for preferential parking and accommodation on campus.
6.To keep abreast of developments across the sector and identify good practice in disability support, and related activities to support future developments within the University.
7.To work with the Student Disability and Neuroinclusion Senior Practitioner and Heads of department in implementing and developing policies and procedures for disabled students.
Skills and experience
Degree, HND, NVQ 4 qualified or equivalent qualification, plus a number of years relevant experience or significant vocational experience demonstrating the acquisition of appropriate professional knowledge
A commitment to supporting disabled students in all aspects of their university life - essential
Excellent understanding of key legislative requirements, including the Equality Act 2010; and the General Data Protection Regulation - essential
Experience of designing, delivering and evaluating training and workshops - essential
Extensive practical working knowledge of DSAs and related processes - essential
Understanding of ongoing changes to DSAs and other sector changes - essential
Location
University of Surrey