Disability Practitioner

Company description:

We are a world class research-intensive university. We deliver teaching and learning of the highest quality. We play a leading role in economic, social and cultural development of the North East of England. Attracting and retaining high-calibre people is fundamental to our continued success.

Job description:

The Role

To play a key role in contributing to a professional, specialist advice and guidance service to disabled students, including long-term health, autism spectrum conditions and mental health vulnerabilities.

To play a key role in working creatively with disabled students and students with long-term mental health and other co-occurring conditions to remove barriers to attainment and facilitate access to living, learning, teaching, assessment and further support. To raise awareness of and promote a positive, respectful and inclusive university culture, which enables a positive student experience with, access, progress and retention support for disabled students.

To work operationally with colleagues and key stake holders to meet strategic outcomes and ensure inclusivity for disabled students and compliance with relevant legislation.

For more information, please contact Sandy Alden, Disability Team Manager at Sandy.Alden@ncl.ac.uk or James Pert, Deputy Disability Team Manager at James.Pert@ncl.ac.uk 

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