Send Assistive Technology Coach - Bradford, United Kingdom - Bradford College

Bradford College

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Bradford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We have a brilliant opportunity for a
SEND Assistive Technology Coach to join our dedicated and passionate Disability Services Department.

Responsibilities include:

Champion and promote best practice in the use and development of accessible hardware and software to meet specific needs of individual and cohorts of students working closely with the Learning Development and Innovation Department.
Liaise with teaching and support staff to ensure they are familiar with equipment to meet students' individual needs, particularly the use of assessment procedures and possibilities to determine this
Support the development and maintenance of the Assistive Technology equipment used through the loans service, including an ongoing training and awareness offer and suite of resources
Operate the AT service, working with the assistive technology and materials team staff
Research with the line manager developments or trends within the Assistive Technology landscape and how these can best suit our college environment and student cohorts
Provide a response to issues encountered by students with loaned technology, ensuring a solution is provided to maintain the students' normal ways of working
Ensure that for key exam periods any students requiring specialist equipment as part of exam access arrangements are on the service's radar, working with the exams team, wider Disability Services team and the line manager to ensure processes are robust
Undertake assistive technology assessments for current and potential students, including arranging assessments of technology needs for students with EHCPs transitioning to college thus ensuring the service is aware of potential needs far in advance
Work with the line manager and IT services to review the crosscollege and departmental device systems image to ensure it meets accessibility needs and can be tailored to meet the loan service needs

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Education & Training

GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
GCSE 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescale
A Bachelor's degree in a related field

Experience

Experience of working with and training on a range of technologies, specifically those used for accessibility and student needs
Experience of analysing and interpreting data and trends.
Experience of delivering training to a wide range of audience and ability.
Sound understanding of the range of problems encountered by disabled users and of current technologies available.
Experience and ability to utilize a range of software packages and related hardware to determine the correct way to display and use learning materials to suit a variety of needs
Ability to trial new technologies and evaluate potential use

Bradford College

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.

Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone.

Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.

Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues.

With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.

Benefits of working at Bradford College:

Generous annual leave entitlement
equivalent to 30 days holidays, plus bank holidays
Additional college closure days, including 2week Christmas closure
Local government pension scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution
Annual salary reviews
Career progression opportunities 54% of all vacancies are filled internally
Free sports and gym facilities
Free wellbeing initiatives and access to our exclusive staff indoor and outdoor wellbeing space
Confidential employee assistance service and onsite mental health first aiders
Access to Bradford College benefits hub, offering retail, travel, leisure and dining discounts and cashback
Discounts on greener travel cycle to work scheme & local MetroCard and Northern Rail discounts
Access to hair and beauty treatments in our studentled Signature Spa
Onsite dining facilities, including our awardwinning Grove restaurant
A host of training development opportunities
Fantastic campus facilities, a short walk to public transport links in the heart of the City of Culture 202
The opportunity to work for an organisation that is truly committed creating a better future for al