Specialist Support Professional

6 days ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting Full time

**Join a team dedicated to empowering students in higher education.** We’re seeking compassionate and qualified professionals to provide one-to-one specialist support for university students with hearing impairments.

**Key Responsibilities**
- **Provide tailored one-to-one support** to deaf students, enabling them to access course content and develop independent learning strategies.
- **Support assignment preparation**, including breaking down briefs, modifying language, and helping with structure and presentation techniques.
- **Assist with research and composition strategies**, guiding students in accessing sources and organizing their ideas effectively.
- **Help develop practical study skills**, such as time management, organization, and communication.
- **Advise academic staff**, with the student’s permission, on inclusive teaching practices and adjustments that support accessibility.

**Skills & Approach**
- Use **BSL fluently** to interpret and communicate effectively with the student.
- Adapt support to the student’s **individual communication style**, educational background, and learning preferences.
- Encourage **self-advocacy and independence**, empowering students to navigate their academic journey confidently.

**Qualifications Required**

To deliver this role, professionals **must hold** one of the bellow qualifications:

- Advisory Teacher for Deaf Students

OR
- Advisory Teacher for Students with Multi Sensory Impairments

OR
- Teaching qualification and Registered Qualified British Sign Language (BSL/SSP) Interpreter

OR

**Desirable Skills**
- Experience providing BSL/SSE Interpretation in educational setting
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to tailor strategies to individual learning styles
- Professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality
- Caseload management and accurate record-keeping

**What We Offer**
- Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
- Hybrid working model (remote and face-to-face sessions)

If you’re passionate about inclusion and want to make a lasting impact in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £40.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Work from home

Licence/Certification:

- Qualifications to provide DSA funded SSP - Deaf support (required)

Work Location: In person

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