Specific Learning Differences & Disability Advisor

Regent’s University London is a private university with a stunning Central London campus, right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park.

• Salary: From £14,463 per annum (from £36K per annum, full time rate), depending on skills and experience
• Hours: 14 per week
• Contract type: Part-time, Permanent
• Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 7th September

Regent’s University London is committed to providing a peerless student experience. Recognising our diverse student body the Specific Learning Differences & Disability Advisor will be responsible for the diagnosis and assessment of Specific Learning Differences (SpLD), providing, tailored one-to -one specialist support and tutoring, and delivering both targeted and comprehensive disability support to students with disabilities, including those with physical, sensory, and neurodiverse conditions to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

You will work closely with academic staff, professional services, and external specialists to ensure the university remains compliant with disability legislation and will conduct diagnostic assessments for students with specific learning differences (such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and other neurodivergent conditions). You will also develop individualised support plans and provide one to one specialist support for students.

To be successful, you should have a clear understanding of, and empathy with, difficulties associated with studying with SpLD and a background of supporting students with a wide range of disabilities, including sensory, mobility, and mental health conditions.

Personalised education is what we do, and we believe that every student is unique and exceptional, so you’ll be customer focused with great communication skills and a strong interest in the student journey. You should also have a recognized qualification in SpLD assessment and diagnosis and hold a current practicing certificate for dyslexia tuition and diagnostic assessment at Higher Education.

Interviews will likely be held week commencing 22nd September.

About us

Regent’s University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regent’s Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual, focussing on each student’s talents, potential, and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film, media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

We are a small, friendly and supportive University offering great benefits for our staff including:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over the Christmas period
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regent's Park, a short walk from Baker Street and Great Portland Street stations
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee, flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University, with up to 10% contribution by the University
• Loans of up to £10,000, to include covering daily travel costs, rental deposits and bicycles
• Benenden medical cover - allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment
• Employee discount service
• £6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University, depending on the requirements of the role