Assistive Technologist

Oldham College • Full-time • Oldham, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom • £26,269 - £28,053 / year • 3d ago

Oldham College is looking for an Assistive Technologist

Salary: £26269 - £28053

The Role:

The Assistive Technologist role is pivotal at Oldham College, focused on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential. This role involves delivering high-impact assistive technology (AT) support across college, championing inclusive digital practices, providing personalised learner support, and collaborating with staff to embed accessibility and adaptive strategies into teaching and learning.

Requirements:

Experience working with learners with a range of additional needs (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism, visual impairments) in an educational setting
Knowledge of assistive technologies and an interest in emerging technologies and a proactive approach to trialling and implementing new tools to support learners.
An understanding of inclusive education principles and how assistive technology can remove barriers to learning and promote independence.
The ability to forge and sustain good working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.

Joining our Journey:

When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

Generous Pension Scheme
Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
Very generous holiday entitlement
Employee Assistance Scheme
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
Staff Development days/week (Jan, July, Aug)
Free confidential counselling service
Staff recognition awards
Car Scheme
Subsidised car parking
On-site Day Nursery
On-site hair and beauty salon

Oldham College:

Our ambition is to be “The Best Place to Learn and Work”. We expect a lot from you, so we want ambitious, open minded candidates, who are ready to give their best. But we give a lot in return, from training to pensions, our own benefits package, and one of the best and most helpful group of colleagues you could ever wish to meet.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.

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