Disability & Dyslexia Assistant

4 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom University of East London Full time

**The University of East London**

We’re the University of East London (UEL) founded in 1898 and proud to change lives though education. Our goal is to advance industry 5.0 careers-first education and provide a clear path to the jobs and opportunities of the future. We’re committed to driving diversity in the 5.0 talent pipeline, working in partnership to promote talent wherever it is found and creating a balanced, inclusive, and green future.

But we can't achieve this goal alone. We need forward-thinking, innovative, and curious individuals like you to join our community and help us craft our future. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of people who share your passion for creating positive change. We’re an inclusive and welcoming community that is constantly moving forward, never satisfied with the status quo.

**About the Job**

Based within the Disability & Dyslexia Team in Student Services, you will assist in providing support and guidance to students and applicants with disabilities/dyslexia and to liaise with staff and other agencies to ensure the support that students require are implemented. The role requires someone to assist with projects and reviews by gathering, collating and producing information as advised and help with the organisation and implementation of Disability & Dyslexia Team events, open days & training, including room booking, hospitality, AV etc. You will provide support to the work of the Operations Team via the Operations Manager to ensure full support for operational activities underpinning the successful performance of Student and Academic Services.

**About You**

We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of students with disabilities and dyslexia and dedicated to fostering an inclusive and empowering learning environment. Educated to A level or equivalent qualification, you will ideally have some knowledge of the Equalities Act and DSA legislation within the HE sector. You will provide one-on-one support to students with disabilities and dyslexia, ensuring their academic and personal needs are met and help students navigate and access learning materials, adapting them as necessary to accommodate their specific needs. Excellent communication and team working skills are essential for the role. We are seeking an enthusiastic and conscientious person who ideally has some experience of working with people with disabilities in a large, complex organisation.

**Benefits Package**

Here are UEL we understand it’s about more than just a salary. It’s about the entire package on offer along with our outstanding work environment and inclusive culture. We know the market rates for this vacancy and will offer a genuinely competitive salary DOE.

We care deeply about your wellbeing and our benefits includes: 20% pension (4% from you, 16% from us), 25 days holiday (plus 3 days over Christmas) plus bank holidays, hybrid working for most positions, and we’re always open to consider flexible working arrangements. We have a shared success bonus of £4,250 pa, subsidised gym membership, 3 times base salary life assurance, a cashback healthcare scheme and wide variety of other generous benefits including discounts on; Apple and Samsung products, holidays, clothing, fitness, lifestyle, dining out and weekly shopping.

**Equal Opportunities**

UEL is an inclusive equal opportunities employer and are proud of our Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity achievements, including: zero gender pay gap, members of Stonewall and have won Athena Swan awards. We expect all employees of UEL to accept our EDI policy and will not tolerate discrimination in any form.



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