Responsibilities include:

• Review screening questionnaires submitted by students to investigate possible underlying neurological conditions.
• Refer students on to relevant further support or diagnostic assessment, including Diagnostic Assessments for Specific Learning Difficulties or NHS support, counselling services etc.
• Provide 1:1 support to students awaiting formal diagnosis of disability and struggling to engage with study, assessing learning support needs and developing a support plan.
• Supporting the student's engagement with open access resources and internal King's specialist support services.
• To keep accurate and up-to-date client case notes ensuring that they are compliant with data protection requirements.

Person Specification:

• Recognised post graduate qualification in SpLDs in HE (or working towards) which entitles the holder to apply for associate membership of

∙ PATOSS (full or associate membership)∙ BDA (full professional membership)

∙ ADSHE (professional membership)

∙ Dyslexia Guild (member, associate or fellow membership)

the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA).

• In depth knowledge of the needs of students with neurodiverse conditions in HE, along with a knowledge of the appropriate strategies for study at this level
• Knowledge of assessing the support needs of individuals
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent and active listening skills; able to work with students/staff respecting boundaries; an understanding of confidentiality
• Competent at operating appropriate IT systems, including case management
• Experience of carrying out individual screenings for SpLDs and referrals for full diagnostic assessments
• Experience of providing one-to-one support in HE
• Organised and professional, able to manage time and resources efficiently
• Ability to remain calm, effective and professional in all circumstances, including in challenging situations when clients may be distressed, vulnerable or antagonistic
• DBS certificate required

If you are interested in this role, please contact or call Danni on 0161 200 1930 today! Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.Randstad SWS acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad SWS is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.