Access & Inclusion Advisor - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford College

Bradford College

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are seeking a passionate
Access & Inclusion Advisor who will provide outstanding support to students with a range of disabilities, learning difficulties and/or medical conditions across the college, ensuring students are given the opportunities to succeed.

Our
Access & Inclusion Advisors are responsible for a caseload of students and for advising on a range of strategies to support curriculum colleagues to effectively support students within the classroom environment.

Depending on the location within the structure this could be supporting Adults, Apprentices, or Higher Education students as well as those with EHC Plans or SEND on Study Programmes.

Responsibilities include:

Assesses need, provides recommendations on reasonable adjustments to college staff and monitors and reviews the effectiveness of support strategies put in place.
Offers individual support for students presenting with a diagnosis of a disability, learning difficulty and/or medical condition, including to HE students where appropriate in line with DSA-QAG guidance.
Supports the preparing for adulthood agenda by promoting an aspirational culture in terms of life after college, including further learning, vocational training, employment or independent living, in line with desired EHC Plan outcomes;
Ensures that the needs and outcomes sought on Education Health and Care (EHC) Plans are met and consults with individual students on proposed new outcomes.
Ensures the quality and quantity of support provided is in line with the recommendations made.
Offers selfhelp strategies and information, referring to appropriate agencies and liaising with College staff as necessary.
Provides training to teaching and support staff working with students with a range of additional needs.
Ensures effective liaison with internal and external stakeholders.

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Education & Training

GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test before interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test before interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
Educated to degree standard and/or currently holding a relevant professional equivalent qualification in a Disabilityrelated field

Experience

Considerable experience in providing learning support to students with disabilities, learning difficulties and/or medical conditions in post16 education.
Experience in interpreting Education Health and Care plans and other evidence to inform support plans.
Experience in promoting positive images of disability.
Experience in supporting students with complex needs.
Experience in delivering training.
Able to set and adhere to appropriate professional boundaries.

Bradford College

At Bradford College, our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone.

Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

We aim to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues.

With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference in the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement
equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and onsite mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our studentled Signature Spa
Onsite dining facilities, including our awardwinning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 202
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed to creating a better future for all through education and training.
If you have the drive to further develop your skills and abilities, you will be given