Becoming a dyslexia assessor

[manyhands]

Is anyone on here a dyslexia assessor? I'm thinking of training to become one and wanted to know what the role is like? Do you work freelance? Is there enough work? Is the pay comparable to teaching? I am a teacher, work being in the classroom but worn down by the workload and Ofsted. Thanks.

Now, it's been a while, I admit, but when I was assessed as dyslexic and had my statement done in 1999 it could only be done by an ed. psyche. When it was up for renewal in 2003 it was also an ed. psyche - as were my subsequent dealings with university support - Has this changed?

I also though only an EP can diagnose dyslexia. But assessing to teach propel with dyslexia is another matter. Is this what OP means?

www.patoss-dyslexia.org/

Thankyou everyone very useful

I work as a specialist dyslexia assessor in addition to my teaching and lecturing roles. I'm not an EP, so only assess for dyslexia.

You need to look for courses which end up with the AMBDA qualification. The open university runs one, as do many other universities. The Patoss link is very helpful.

TBH I don't know anyone who has it as their only job (although I'm sure some do) most people who have the qualification and registration do it on top of/ in conjunction with another role.

A lot of us have it as a complementary role, but I do know a few who have it as their only job. They generally have contracts with large institutions, however.

Everyday is a school day! Interesting to know, thanks.

Four cornered- I think eps still asses for the statement process. In my county anyway - even with a specialist teacher assessment in place

I am doing this course at the moment, and planning to only assess and teach dyslexic children. Specialist assessors can do reports for statementing, not just EPs.

Hi @manyhands

Did you end up doing this course? I have just completed the dyslexia teaching course with Dyslexia Action and I am thinking about gaining the assessor certificate. I would like to be an assessor as my main role