Permanent/Temporary - full-time/part-time

Start date: As soon as possible

Anglia Ruskin University London offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Business and Management; Finance and Accounting; Hospitality, Events and Tourism; Health; and Law. We currently have over 6,000 students, located at our East London campus, very close to the East India Docklands Light Railway stop.

We are seeking an experienced and student-focused professional to join our Wellbeing Team as a Disability and Dyslexia Advisor.

The successful candidate will provide specialist advice and support to students with disabilities, specific learning differences, autism, and mental health conditions. Responsibilities include screening students for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), producing Statements of Reasonable Adjustment (SORAs), and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure appropriate support is in place.

Applicants should have substantial experience in disability support within education, ideally in higher education, and possess a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, assistive technologies, and the Disabled Students’ Allowances (DSA) process.

This role requires excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach, and a commitment to inclusive practice and continuous service improvement.

ARU London offers a range of staff benefits including 25 days’ annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, Nest pension scheme, free library services, wellbeing services and CPD opportunities.

Informal enquiries can be made to Larisa Sfichi, Larisa.Sfichi@london.aru.ac.uk for those who already meet all the essential criteria. Suitably qualified and experienced candidates who already meet all the essential criteria should apply by sending your CV with a cover letter, explicitly stating how you meet the essential education and experience criteria of the Person Specification via the 'Apply' button above (E: Academicresourcing@london.aru.ac.uk).

Closing date for applications: We encourage early applications, as the role may close once a successful candidate is found.
Interview date: tbc

Competitive

Anglia Ruskin University, London

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