Disability and Learning Development Tutor (1.3 FTE)

Working pattern: more than one role available, hours to be agreed.

The Glasgow School of Art (GSA) is a world leading, independent, university-level institution for the visual creative disciplines. We attract some of the finest academic and creative talent and are committed to creating and sustaining learning and working environments, where difference is respected and the widest possible range of cultural and social perspectives are valued.

Applications are invited for a Disability and Learning Development Tutor, in Student Support and Development.

As Disability and Learning Development Tutor, you will join a small dynamic team of disability and learning development professionals supporting the diverse needs of students across the Glasgow School of Art. You will work with individual students and applicants, supporting them to recognise and developing their skills, aptitudes and approaches to learning. You will act as first point of contact for our disabled students and will assess their needs and recommend reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. Working with individuals and groups, you’ll identify and assess students’ learning related needs and determine how these needs can be effectively met in the learning and teaching context. This will include development of specialist study support interventions, delivering specialist learning development programmes for individuals and groups in addition to embedded academic study skills support.  

Educated to degree level, you will have experience of supporting students’ learning, conducting learning needs assessments and supporting student applications to the Disabled Students Allowance scheme.  You will be familiar with a wide range of assistive technologies and experienced in training and supporting students to use them effectively. You will have excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, be able to communicate in writing to a professional standard and be fluent in the use of IT.  The ability to manage a significant caseload based on priorities and deadlines is essential. As a qualified and experienced practitioner, you will contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of a specialist service, responsive to the needs of a diverse student community and mindful of its responsibilities within its organisational context.

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Closing date for submission of completed applications: 23:59 (BST) Wednesday 30^th July 2025

For full details and to apply online, please click the apply button above.

If you don’t currently have the right to work and live in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for skilled worker visa for this role as it does not meet the Home Office eligibility requirements. Details can be found on the Home Office website - https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact HRServicedesk@gsa.ac.uk

The Glasgow School of Art is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity in work and study. We strive to create and maintain an inclusive environment where all students and employees feel safe, understood and valued. Applications are welcomed from candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, ethnic or religious background, gender identity or sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, maternity, caring responsibilities or care experience.

We recognise we do not have the diversity of staff that we want and we particularly welcome and encourage applications from candidates who identify as being from a Minority Ethnic background, who are underrepresented at The Glasgow School of Art.

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