About the role

The University of Leicester is dedicated to delivering an exceptional student experience. Recognising our diverse student community, we are seeking a Specific Learning Differences (SpLD) Adviser to provide one-to-one support for students with specific learning differences, including ADHD.

The successful candidate will deliver tailored, specialist support to students with disabilities, helping them to thrive academically. In addition to direct student support, the postholder will collaborate with colleagues in the Centre for Academic Achievement (within Library and Learning Services) to develop and enhance systems, processes, and policies that promote inclusive practices across the University.

This role also involves close partnership with academic and professional services staff within Schools to ensure compliance with disability legislation and to foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment for all students.

About you

To be the ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to demonstrate previous experience of working with students with specific learning difficulties in an educational and client-focussed context. A high level of proficiency in English, sufficient to communicate effectively with staff and students is essential to the role as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

You should have the ability to teach at undergraduate and and Postgraduate Level and you should possess excellent organisational, presentation and facilitation skills.

Additional information

Informal enquiries are welcome and should be made to Chantal Bielmann, [email protected]

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change, which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.