Learning Adviser - Full time

SOAS University of London is the leading Higher Education institution in Europe specialising in the study of Asia, Africa and the Near and Middle East.  SOAS University of London is positioned to play a leading role in reimagining higher education globally, with a new strategic plan in place as the basis for the renewal and revitalisation of the School which commits SOAS to both student responsiveness and research intensity. SOAS is moving towards a new model of international partnerships which is responsive to the transnational character of our global challenges. About the Department: The Student Advice & Wellbeing team sits within the Student Academic Services directorate. The team are comprised of a number of specialists across various areas and is where our Disability & Neurodiversity team are based. Student Advice & Wellbeing are often the first port of call for students in need of mental health support, disability support, immigration & finance advice, accommodation allocation and multi-faith support. About the Role The Learning Adviser role is a key element of our support for students with an SpLD at SOAS. The role holder provides appropriate screening,specialist  learning support, materials and workshops for students with specific learning differences and neurodiverse students. The Learning Advisors form part of our wider disability support provision through our Disability & Neurodiversity team, which also comprises of our disability advisers, disability caseworker and disability administration team. The role works predominantly 1:1 with students and collaborates with other members of the team to ensure that students with an SpLD are supported asfully as possible during their studies at SOAS. We are looking to employ someone who has supported students with SpLDs in a H.E. or F.E. environment.  They would also have a professional qualification and/or equivalent experience in supporting students with SpLDs. How to Apply:  Please complete the online application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement Closing date: 15th January 2024 Interviews to be held:  week beginning 22nd January 2024 Further information If you have any questions or require any assistance with regard to the application process, please contact hr-recruitment@soas.ac.uk 'Successful candidates will need to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with SOAS, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006'. for the duration of their contract For information on how and why SOAS processes personal data about its job applicants, please read our Job Applicant Notice. We would particularly welcome applications from candidates from working class, first-generation Higher Education, the Global South, Black, Asian or other minority ethnic and underrepresented groups. All appointment decisions will be made on merit, following a fair and competitive process.