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Sent: Tuesday,
February 12, 2008 2:18 PM
Subject: Dyslexia
Adviser post
Dear colleagues,
An opportunity has arisen for
a part-time Dyslexia Adviser at the University
of Westminster, Harrow
Campus.
Please find attached job
description.
If you are interested in the
post, please email your CV to the Disability Services Manager Eileen Laycock, [log in to unmask]
Dyslexia Adviser
£27,911 - £31,760 p.a. including LWA
14 hours a week (£11,164 - £12,704 pro rata)
Disability Services
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
The University
of Westminster is seeking a Dyslexia
Adviser for the Harrow campus for two days a
week. You will work as part of the Disability Services team providing
specialist advice to students with specific learning difficulties and
prospective students regarding access to the campus, facilities and individual
needs.
You will join a team of two Disability
Advisers, one Dyslexia Adviser, two Dyslexia Study Skills Tutors, two
administrators and the Disability Services Manager. We also have ten
additional Disability Tutors and a designated Disability Officer in each of
four libraries.
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. You will also need to be able to
maintain accurate case notes and student records.
You will be qualified at
degree level with a post-graduate qualification in specific learning
difficulties or equivalent, and at least two years experience of advising
students with learning difficulties in a higher education setting. You will
have an understanding of the nature of dyslexia and at least two years
experience of administering screening tests. You should also have an up-to-date
knowledge of the Disability Discrimination Act and its implications for
students in higher education.
This is a 12 week temporary position in
the first instant.
Interviews:
Ongoing
Embracing Diversity and Promoting Equality
The University of Westminster is a charity
and a company limited by guarantee.
Registration number: 977818 England.
Registered Office: 309 Regent Street,
London W1B 2UW.
