Temporary cover: This post is fixed-term until 12 July 2028 or the return of the post holder, whichever is the earlier.
The Accessibility & Disability Resource Centre (ADRC) invites applications for a part time (0.5 FTE) Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) Screening Adviser.
The post holder will provide an initial screening service to students who identify with traits of SpLD. You will work as part of the ADRC team and also work closely with academic and support staff within university departments and within colleges, as well as with other professional services staff within the University's Student Services Centre. The post-holder will report to the Head of Centre
You will be qualified at degree level (or with equivalent relevant experience). and hold a post-graduate qualification in assessing and diagnosing specific learning difficulties. You should have recent experience screening or assessing students for SpLDs and an up-to-date and comprehensive knowledge of legislation, regulatory guidance and debate in relation to disability equality in a tertiary education setting. An understanding of and commitment to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) would be an advantage.
You will need excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work with people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and expectations, demonstrating a commitment to equality of opportunity. The ability to work to deadlines in a busy support service environment is essential.
Benefits of working at the University of Cambridge include:
- Competitive rates of pay with automatic service-related pay progression and annual cost of living increases;
- Generous annual leave allowance;
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities;
- Generous maternity, adoption and shared parental leave entitlement and other family friendly schemes (e.g. workplace nurseries);
- An auto-enrolment pension scheme, with a generous employer contribution;
- Travel benefits and retail discounts at over 2,000 local and national stores;
- Schemes to support with relocation / the provision of accommodation
Information for disabled applicants is contained within the Further Particulars.
Additional information regarding the role can be found within the Further Particulars. When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification of the Further Particulars (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.
If you are unable to apply online, please contact disability@admin.cam.ac.uk
Applications are welcome from both external and internal candidates, including internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.
The closing date for application is: Monday 9th November
The interview date is: Weds 18th November
We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for part-time working or other flexible working arrangements.
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If you have any queries regarding the application process please contact SSCjobs@admin.cam.ac.uk
Please quote reference AW51247 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.