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Specific Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Assessor  (1717)

Specific Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Assessor  (1717)

Specific Learning Difficulty Diagnostic Assessor 

Full Time – Permanent – High Wycombe with occasional visits to Uxbridge & Aylesbury Campus

Salary -  £38,249 - £42,882             

 

 

Buckinghamshire New University is an ambitious, modern university that is always open to fresh ideas and thinking. We believe in the transformative power of education, and in doing the right thing by our students, people and local community. That’s why our BNU community is a special place to work and study, and where people who want to make a difference can contribute and succeed. 

 

Our University’s DRIVE values and are at the heart of all that we do.  We are united in being dynamic, responsible, inclusive, visionary and empowering to ensure that we provide the best experience to our learners and offer excellent service to our partners and to each other as colleagues. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require 

 

The post-holder will carry out diagnostic assessments with Buckinghamshire New University learners to identify students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), including ADHD, providing essential information to enable the University to implement support and reasonable adjustments in a timely manner for our students and meet our duties under the Equality Act 2010.

 

The post-holder will work closely with members of the Disability & Inclusion Services, particularly colleagues who deliver our programme of SpLD screening and support throughout the academic year.

 

What we offer: 

  • a generous holiday entitlement (30 days per annum, plus bank holidays & closure days)  
  • Hybrid working (dependant on business needs)
  • training & development support opportunities  
  • contributory pension scheme 
  • discounted gym membership for our on-site gym  
  • a range of staff discounts with major retailers. 

 

Please click here to see our wide range of benefits available for employees.
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Please click here to view our employee handbook.

 

If you have the qualities and attributes representative of the University’s values and ambition, we would be delighted to hear from you.   

  

For further information about this role please contact Charlotte Stewart, Head of Disability & Inclusion on charlotte.stewart@bnu.ac.uk

  

All applications are to be made in full and online. 

 

BNU is proud to have a diverse community and a strong track record of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our aim is to continue to build an environment where everyone thrives and can be themselves. We therefore ensure that our interview/shortlisting Chairs complete the relevant e-learning and/or inclusive recruitment training.

 

We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in BNU’S workforce. These include people from global majority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQI+ people, particularly in more senior roles.

 

 

Closing Date: 4th May 2025

Interview Date: TBC

 

Please note that an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) is required for this position.  The successful applicant will be required to give consent to check their criminal record status through the DBS. Information will be kept in strict confidence.  Your offer of appointment will be subject to the University being satisfied with the outcome of this check.   

 

If you are successful in securing an interview for the role, you will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.  

 

BNU is a Disability Confident employer and as such you will be given the opportunity to declare a disability as part of the application process. The University is also committed to achieving the Race Equality Charter.  

 

 

Location
High Wycombe
Contract Type
Permanent
Salary Range
£38,249 - £42,882
Hours per week
37 hours
Closing Date
04/05/2025
Ref No
1717

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:  Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Diagnostic Assessor

 

Faculty/Directorate:  Directorate of Student Success

 

Grade:  G

Location:  High Wycombe, Aylesbury and Uxbridge Campus

 

Hours:  37

Responsible to: Head of Disability & Inclusion

 

Responsible for:  The post-holder will carry out diagnostic assessments with Buckinghamshire New University learners to identify students with Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs), providing essential information to enable the University to implement support and reasonable adjustments in a timely manner for our students and meet our duties under the Equality Act 2010.

 

Job Purpose:

 Practice an inclusive approach and support building an inclusive university community where people can be themselves. The post-holder will work closely with members of the Disability & Inclusion Services, particularly colleagues who deliver our programme of SpLD screening and support throughout the academic year.

 

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the role:

  • Advise the university on suitable testing tools for purchase assessment.
  • Keep up to date on best practice in assessment and Access Arrangements, including knowledge of all relevant JCQ regulations.
  • To carry out diagnostic assessments for specific learning difficulties, included dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, and ADHD.
  • To analyse test results in accordance with current professional practice and complete written diagnostic reports strictly within 10 working days of each diagnostic assessment.
  • Staying up to date with professional development required of those holding a practising certificate and up to date with requirements of funding bodies regarding students’ diagnostic reports.
  • Provide specialist advice and guidance as required in developing and improving service delivery, policy, and procedure relating to the assessment and diagnosis of SpLDs.
  • To work alongside other staff in the Disability & Inclusion Services in developing and delivering training for colleagues.
  • Assist in obtaining, and act upon, student feedback to refine and develop the services offered, to ensure a high level of customer service attitude is embedded.
  • Comply with relevant legislative and other requirements (e.g., the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR; Health and Safety; UKVI; and Equality and Diversity) in all working practice.
  • Such other duties temporarily or on a continuing basis, as may reasonably be required.

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

A = Application     T = Test     I = Interview           

Education, Qualifications & Training

Means of Testing

Hold a Postgraduate (Level 7) Qualification approved by SASC.

A

Hold and maintain a current Assessment Practising Certificate in assessing specific learning difficulties, issued by a relevant professional association, for example, PATOSS (the Professional Association of Teachers of Students with Specific Learning Difficulties), Dyslexia Guild or the British Dyslexia Association OR registration with the Health Care and Professions Council (HCPC) as a practitioner psychologist.

A

Hold relevant professional body membership (E.g., Patoss).

A

Knowledge & Experience

 

Delivering an excellent customer experience.

A

Experience in conducting specialist diagnostic assessments with knowledge of appropriate recommendations for assessment adjustments in Higher Education. 

A

An understanding of how to support and improve the skills of neurodiverse individuals.

A/I

Confidence in undertaking assessments in-person and online.

A

Thorough, recent theoretical and practical knowledge of the impact of SpLDs upon higher education (HE) students.

I

A good understanding of the Equality Act 2010 and application in the HE setting, including what inclusive teaching practice looks like.

A/I

Able to work with accuracy under pressure and at speed to manage a challenging caseload.

A

Effective prioritisation of a busy caseload and the ability to meet deadlines.

A

An understanding of the funding mechanisms for disability support in Higher Education.

A/I

Skills

 

Digitally able and proficient in Microsoft tools.

A/I

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to build a rapport with students and colleagues.

A/I

Excellent communication (written and verbal), including the ability to revise writing style according to the intended audience.

 

Special Requirements

 

Ability to travel between campuses.

A

 

BNU Behavioural Framework Criteria

Managing Self and Personnel skills

Delivering Excellent Service

Using Resources effectively

 

 

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