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Learning Support Advisor

BIMM University

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

BIMM University are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced learning support advisor to work within a disability support team in a forward thinking creative higher education setting. We are seeking to recruit an individual with knowledge and experience in delivering effective support within a university setting for disabled students, those with mental health conditions, long-term illnesses, and learning differences (including neurodiversity).

What You'll Do:

  • Support Students: Work closely with applicants and students to identify and address their learning needs. Assist in obtaining diagnostic reports, and help students explore referral options.
  • Coordinate Services: Liaise with the DSA Team and NMH providers to set up support and funding, ensuring students receive the necessary assistance.
  • Communicate Needs: Develop learner profiles and communicate individual needs to relevant staff, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to safeguarding policies.
  • Promote Inclusion: Actively advocate for equity, diversity, and inclusion in all student wellbeing activities, becoming a strong ally for all students.
  • Collaborate: Work alongside the Student Wellbeing Manager and Admissions team to ensure all support needs are met, playing a vital role in the enrolment and induction processes.
  • Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records of student needs, support provided, and actions taken, ensuring timely and efficient documentation.

What You'll Bring:

  • A good standard of general education is essential. A degree is desirable.
  • Previous experience supporting young adults with SEND is crucial. Experience in a Student Wellbeing role is a plus.
  • Strong administrative abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and computer literacy with Microsoft applications.
  • An empathetic and inclusive approach, high resilience, and the ability to manage a demanding workload. A team player who can also work independently and knows when to seek support.
  • A deep understanding of the role of Learning Support in a higher education context.
  • An awareness of the support mechanisms to ensure effective inclusion and engagement in learning for disabled students and those with additional needs is key within this role. This is including but not limited to:
    • DSA, needs assessment and non-medical helpers.
    • The application of Reasonable adjustments for specific conditions.
    • The compilation of Individual support plans, emergency support plan and personal evacuation plans.
    • Diagnostic and screening tools.

We welcome applicants with experience within higher education settings working with students with dyslexia or other specific learning difficulties, medical conditions, neurodiversity, visual and hearing impairments, and physical and mobility issues. Prior experience in coordinating a team to ensure the effective delivery of a disability support service offer is a desired requirement of this role.

This is a part time role based on working 22.5 hours per week.

For the full job description please click here.

Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

  • 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
  • SMART pension
  • A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

To apply, please click on the ‘Apply’ button above

Location: Manchester
Salary: £23,920 to £27,040 (Full Time Equivalent) depending on experience
Hours: Part Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Placed On: 13th September 2024
Closes: 29th September 2024
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