Website Phoenix Dyslexia Consulting
Join a team dedicated to empowering students in higher education. We’re seeking compassionate and qualified professionals to provide one-to-one specialist support for university students with hearing impairments.
Key Responsibilities
• Provide tailored one-to-one support to deaf and hearing impaired students, enabling them to access course content and develop independent learning strategies.
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• Support assignment preparation, including breaking down briefs, modifying language, and helping with structure and presentation techniques.
• Assist with research and composition strategies, guiding students in accessing sources and organizing their ideas effectively.
• Help develop practical study skills, such as time management, organization, and communication.
• Advise academic staff, with the student’s permission, on inclusive teaching practices and adjustments that support accessibility.
Skills & Approach
• Adapt support to the student’s individual communication style, educational background, and learning preferences.
• Encourage self-advocacy and independence, empowering students to navigate their academic journey confidently.
Qualifications Required
To deliver this role, professionals must hold one of the below:
• A deaf-related postgraduate qualification is required. For example: Qualified Teacher of the Deaf, PGDip/MA/MSC in BSL/English Interpreting, MA/PhD in a deaf-related subject etc.
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• ANY Postgraduate qualification eg. AFHE, FHEA, PGDip, PGDE, PGCE, MA, MSc, PhD etc
• PLUS a deaf-related specialist qualification. For example: Deaf Studies degree, CSW qualification, BSL Level 4 or above, BA (Hons) in Interpreting (British Sign Language and English) etc.
This role is not about teaching subject content—it’s about making that content accessible and helping students thrive academically
Desirable Skills
• Experience providing BSL/SSE Interpretation in educational setting
• Qualifications in MSI support and teaching
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to tailor strategies to individual learning styles
• Professionalism, punctuality, and confidentiality
• Caseload management and accurate record-keeping
What We Offer
• Flexible scheduling to suit your availability
• Hybrid working model (remote and face-to-face sessions)
If you’re passionate about inclusion and want to make a lasting impact in higher education, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Types: Part-time, Freelance
Pay: £40.00 per hour
Benefits:
• Work from home
Licence/Certification:
• Qualifications to provide DSA funded SSP – Deaf support (required)
Work Location: In person
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