"Disability & Neurodiversity Adviser"

City St George’s, University of London - Student Health & Wellbeing

City St George’s, University of London is the University of business, practice and the professions and brings together the expertise and excellence of City, University of London and St George’s, University of London into one institution. The combined university is now one of the largest higher education destinations for London students, combining a breadth of disciplines across health, business, policy, law, creativity, communications, science and technology. Our students are at the heart of everything that we do, and we are committed to supporting them to pursue their career and personal ambitions.

Our research is engaged, at the frontier of practice and has a positive impact on the world around us.

Background

The Student Health and Well-Being Department provides student focused, holistic and academic support to students with a range of learning differences and disabilities, some with complex support requirements. The Disability and Neurodiversity Team are seeking to recruit an experienced professional practitioner who has a student-focused practice, knowledge of an eclectic range of effective support strategies and excellent communication skills to join them in a rapidly developing and dynamic department.

Responsibilities

Main responsibilities include screening students, planning and reviewing of Student Support plans, support programme design and facilitation. The post holder will also be responsible for the effective liaison with academic and professional staff regarding student needs across the university, ensuring that an inclusive learning environment is created and maintained. They will act as an intermediary between students and staff to ensure holistic student flourishing. Other responsibilities include assisting with raising awareness and promoting understanding of neurodiversity across the university and liaising with external agencies.

Person Specification

An experienced Disability and Neurodiversity practitioner who has a genuine understanding of the complexities of Disabilities and Neurodiversity, with a particular specialism in Autism, ADHD and Dyslexia/SpLD and demonstrate a passion for inclusion and equity. The post-holder will have a student-centred approach to practice and have experience employing an eclectic range of holistic strategies to provide an inclusive learning environment and promote student autonomy and flourishing. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work collaboratively and flexibly.

Additional Information

Further information is available in the job description.

Closing date for applications: 15 March 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 26/27 March 2026

City St George’s offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.

City St George’s, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.

We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background. City St George’s operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.

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