Disability Support Officer 1.0 FTE

35 Hours per week / 52 weeks per year

Are you passionate about creating inclusive environments where disabled students can thrive? Do you want to make a tangible difference in a creative and collaborative higher education setting?

Rose Bruford College is looking for a committed and knowledgeable Disability Support Officer to join our Student Life team. You will play a vital role in supporting students with disabilities, long-term health conditions and specific learning differences (SpLDs) - helping remove barriers to learning and ensuring they receive the adjustments and support they need to succeed.

You will work closely with students, academic teams, external agencies and professional services to develop Individual Learning Plans (ILPs), implement reasonable adjustments, and guide students through the Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA) process. You’ll also contribute to the College’s Access and Participation Plan by developing projects and activities that promote inclusion and belonging for disabled and neurodivergent students.

What you’ll do:

• Provide confidential, student-focused support and guidance to disabled students and applicants.
• Manage a caseload of students with a range of physical, sensory, mental health, and neurodivergent needs.
• Coordinate and review Individual Learning Plans and Reasonable Adjustment Agreements.
• Support students in navigating the DSA process and interpreting Needs Assessment Reports.
• Advise academic and support staff on inclusive teaching, curriculum and assessment practices.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to data reporting, audits and service evaluation.
• Liaise with external providers, assessors and student finance bodies.
• Collaborate on inclusive initiatives and induction events across the College.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience supporting students with disabilities in an education, advice or support setting.
• Understanding of the Equality Act 2010, DSA processes and inclusive education principles.
• Excellent communication skills and a sensitive, student-centred approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage a varied caseload.
• Familiarity with assistive technology and inclusive learning tools is desirable.
• Experience working in creative arts education or a small specialist institution is a plus.

This is a meaningful opportunity to join a friendly and dedicated team making a real impact on student experience and success. You’ll help shape a more equitable learning environment while developing your expertise in disability support and inclusive education.

Benefits include:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Ongoing professional development and wellbeing support
• Access to College pension scheme
• A vibrant, creative campus community with regular student performances and events

For further information about the position please visit www.bruford.ac.uk/about/work-with-us

To apply:

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the person specification to recruitment@bruford.ac.uk

Application deadline: 12 Noon on 26^th August 2025

Interviews: TBC

Please note: We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage early submission.

We strongly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, especially those with lived experience of disability or underrepresented identities in higher education.

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