Assistive Technology Trainer
Nationwide
01752 358641
recruitment@firstclass-support.co.uk
£30.00 / Per Hour
First Class Support provides academic support to students
in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA). We pride ourselves on only
employing first class support specialists that are passionate about making a
difference to the lives of people studying higher education courses across the
UK.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking to galvanise our team of
highly qualified and experienced specialist support staff. There is currently a
position available for an experienced assistive technology
trainer, to carry our company name. Competition will be potentially tough, so
only the best need apply.
Your role: This activity provides over and above the practical installation and facilitation support given to students on receiving a new piece of software. Its purpose is to provide a substantial programme of training for the student in how to use the range of assistive technology and specialist software or hardware, in relation to their studies.
Training is often delivered in students’ own homes where a risk assessment
will be conducted beforehand. Students may often receive face to face training
on software at their institution of study. Often it is more appropriate for
flexibility in delivery with a greater number of sessions with each session
lasting only an hour or an hour and a half, according to student need. Training
may also need to be phased throughout the course.
Your Skills: Assistive Technology (AT) trainers require knowledge and skills in strategies to support learning and a broad understanding about the range of existing products and technological solutions to learning challenges.
Knowledge and understanding of students’ learning requirements is
fundamental to this activity alongside an understanding of how to address
learning challenges. These challenges might include organisational skills,
planning and time management or concentration, or gaining access through, for
example, vision or hearing.
Solutions include assistive technology, software programmes such as mind
mapping, text to speech and speech to text, Microsoft Windows and Mac
accessibility options and features to support learning such as the use of
Outlook for organisational skills and digital recorders to aid memory. They
require significant experience of working in a training capacity with people
with a disability and an understanding of the kind of work required by a
student at higher education.
Your qualifications/training: We ask that all applicants have had at least one year experience of providing this type of support to disabled students.
First Class Commitment To Our Staff
For this specific role, successful applicants will receive:
£30.00 per hour
Ongoing training and professional development
An e-ID card
A personalised @firstclass email address
PI insurance, provided by First Class Support
Support worker prizes (when nominated by students)
Flexible working patterns
Additional Information:
The working hours vary according to the needs of the
student and the academic timetable. We are seeking support workers who
are currently self-employed,
or in the process of registering as a self-employed professional.
All support workers must be able to receive emails and
phone calls when on location. Only the most experienced and qualified support
workers will be selected for interview.
We are looking for fresh and engaging staff to alter the
dynamics of NMH in a positive and objective way. We are looking for people to
bring something exciting to the company as well as their credentials.
Please attach your CV when applying in the first instance.
As we anticipate a high volume of applications, if you do
not receive a reply within 5 weeks, please consider you application
unsuccessful.