Student Disability Advisor; PT, FTC

Part-time | London Campus

Must have the right to work in the UK, LIS is unable to sponsor visas.

LIS is committed to providing a supportive, compassionate, equitable, safe and innovative student support service that enables every student to thrive. In support of this mission, we are recruiting a Student Disability Advisor for a part‑time, three days per week on campus, 2‑year fixed‑term contract to join our small but dynamic Student Support Team, working alongside the Wellbeing Advisor and Wellbeing Manager.

This is a student-facing role, with the expectation that you will be on campus for the 3 days during term time.

• Create and implement tailored support plans for students with disabilities and ensure reasonable adjustments are upheld.
• Hold a caseload of students with diverse and often complex needs, providing general support and guidance.
• Provide early intervention for engagement issues and concerns, working alongside relevant staff and faculty.
• Provide training and guidance to faculty and staff on disability policies and best practice.
• Support students through internal and external processes, in particular DSA, pursuing a diagnosis, extenuating circumstances, fitness to study and more as needed.
• Be an active member of panels such as The Equality Diversity and Inclusion Committee and the Student Voice Committee, understanding current issues within higher education and championing for students.
• Act as an advocate, advisor, and source of expertise across the institution.

• Create, implement, and review tailored support plans for students with disabilities, ensuring reasonable adjustments are identified, communicated, and upheld.
• Manage a caseload of students with diverse and often complex needs, providing ongoing guidance, practical support, and advocacy.
• Undertake initial screening for specific learning differences, analyse this data and refer on for full diagnostic assessment where appropriate.
• Offer general study support to students, one to one and group support, such as tailored sessions around time management, project planning, accountability and more.
• Provide early intervention where there are concerns around student engagement, wellbeing, or academic progression, working collaboratively with faculty and professional services analysing engagement data.
• Offer advice and training to academic, professional staff and students on disability legislation, institutional policy, and inclusive best practice.
• Advise and uphold the Equality Act and Disability Law.
• Lead on retake support during term time and over the holidays, ensuring clear communication to students and regular check‑ins to help them meet their academic goals.
• Support students through internal and external processes, including (but not limited to) Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA), pursuing a diagnosis, Extenuating Circumstances, Fitness to Study, and related procedures.
• Act as a key point of contact for disability‑related enquiries, ensuring a compassionate, student‑centred approach at all times, including onboarding for prospective students.
• Advise and collaborate with the Head of coaching, managing student issues and conflicts appropriately.
• Contribute actively to institutional panels and committees, such as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Student Voice Committee and the Academic Decision‑Making Committee, advocating for student needs and informing inclusive strategy.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of policies, processes, and services as the university grows and evolves, acting as an advisor to the institution on best practices.

• Act as a designated safeguarding lead for the institution, handling safeguarding cases from their first report through to a final resolution, ensuring student safety.
• Respond empathetically to distressed students, managing de‑escalation and immediate planning.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with LIS policy.
• Act as a point of contact for student disclosures and coordinate support with external services where appropriate.
• Work within a trauma‑informed, anti‑oppressive, and culturally sensitive…