QA Higher Education - Welfare Team
| Location: | Birmingham, Hybrid |
| Salary: | Competitive + Benefits |
| Hours: | Full Time |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Placed On: | 8th April 2026 |
| Expires: | 8th May 2026 |
About The Role
Join QA Higher Education as a Disability Support Advisor!
- Birmingham Campus
- 3 days per week on campus
- Occasional evening cover (up to 7pm)
- Occasional Saturday cover
About the Role
Are you passionate about inclusive education and supporting students with additional learning needs? QA Higher Education is looking for a dedicated Disability Support Advisor to join our Welfare team and help create a supportive, accessible environment where every learner can thrive.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Meet with students to discuss reasonable adjustments and coordinate next steps
- Support learners in using assistive technology and help develop our Assistive Technology suite
- Assist students with Disabled Students Allowance (DSA) applications
- Collaborate with faculties to promote inclusive learning and teaching
- Contribute to new initiatives that enhance support for students with additional learning needs
- Provide monthly reports on disability provision and budget usage
- Respond to stakeholder enquiries within 48 hours
- Work closely with Registry, Student Services, Academics, Admissions, and more
About You
- Excellent communicator and networker
- Organised, self‑motivated, and detail oriented
- Problem‑solver who thrives on initiative
- Experience supporting disabled students or individuals with complex needs
- Familiarity with the Equality Act 2010 and SEND Code of Practice
- Knowledge of assistive technologies (e.g., mind‑mapping software)
- Experience in Higher Education (desirable)
- Level 7 qualification in Learning Difficulties & Disabilities or equivalent (desirable)
Why QAHE?
QA Higher Education partners with leading UK universities to deliver programmes to over 17,000 students worldwide. We’re committed to making higher education accessible, inclusive, and impactful for learners from all backgrounds.
Ready to Apply?
Bring your passion for inclusive education and student support to QAHE — we’d love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic DBS check.
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