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We are outstanding, you can be too.
We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Assistive Technology Assistant to join our vibrant Education team here at Portland College. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting learners to access technology, enhancing their independence and learning experience.
In this varied and rewarding role, you will:
•Assess and report learners’ assistive technology needs during the initial assessment and baseline period
•Monitor the progress of learners' use of AT to support achievement
•Provide Assistive Technology support to aid independence in education and leisure time.
•Deliver a range of learning sessions to small groups or on a 1:1 basis
•Manage and maintain Learners and FE staff SharePoint Sites
•Carry out offsite visits, including but not exclusive to employers, learners’ homes and care providers, work alongside MDT / Therapy Teams
•Contribute to reports (initial assessment, baseline, transition plans)
•Liaise with external agencies to meet the technical needs of learners, including suppliers and manufacturers
•Maintain environments to meet Health and Safety requirements and standards
•Provide training to staff/families and carers in the use of technology
About You
We would love to hear from you if:
•You are a proactive and organised individual with a genuine passion for supporting learners with disabilities
•You have strong IT skills and a creative approach to problem-solving, along with excellent communication and teamwork abilities
•You have experience working in a multidisciplinary team and with people who have a range of disabilities or learning difficulties
You can see more about what we do at Portland Charity by looking at the Who We Are and Choose Your Future pages on our website.
This role involves regulated activity with our learners therefore we will be required to carry out an enhanced with child and adult barred lists DBS check as part of our pre-employment checks.
*Please note that we will not accept any applications submitted after the campaign has been closed. We may close campaigns early if we have a high volume of applications.
Working at Portland Charity
At Portland Charity, our learners, citizens and staff are at the heart of what we do. We are passionate about our vision that all people with disabilities will have a lifetime of opportunity, and you could help us to achieve that. Our priority for staff is to create an outstanding place to work where the rewards of a job well done can be seen in the faces of our learners and citizens.
There are lots of great benefits to working at Portland Charity
•A rewarding career and working towards positive outcomes for our learners and citizens
•Enhanced holidays of 33 days per year when you join us (pro rata) and you are able to buy up to 10 additional days of holiday
•You are eligible for a Blue Light Card with access to lots of great discounts
•Free and confidential access to an Employee Assistance Programme
•Free parking on site and access to a subsidised canteen with a variety of meal options (main campus only)
•Everyone has an opportunity to develop their knowledge and skills on the job through training, mentoring and qualifications.
•Free life assurance – your family will benefit from a payment of 4x your annual salary if the unthinkable should happen
We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections the community.
Qualifications needed
Essential
Maths and English at Level 2 or GCSE Grade C or a willingness to work towards within an agreed timescale
Desirable
Assistive Technology qualification or willingness to work towards as required for the role within the agreed timescale
Working Hours
Monday – Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Applying to work at Portland Charity
There are some other important things you need to know before you apply to work with us at Portland Charity.
Portland Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff. We expect all our staff to be aware of their responsibilities to protect learners, citizens, customers, volunteers and staff from abuse or harm and to promote Fundamental British Values.
It is an offence to apply for this role if you are included in the child and or adult barred list. This role involves regulated activity.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
Please note – We need you to complete an application form to fulfil our Safer Recruitment responsibilities, but you can submit a CV, and we will consider it alongside your application form.
In order to apply for this role, you will need to apply using our online recruitment portal, Sam People Recruit.
Please click on the “apply” button, and this will take you to the link to access the platform.
If you have any questions or need some help when completing your application, you can contact the recruitment team we will be happy to help.
Many of our staff have a disability, and we’re proud to hold Disability Confident and Mindful Employer status which recognises our positive approach to physical and mental health and wellbeing at work. If you would like to speak with us before completing an application, you can contact our recruitment team who will be happy to support you with your application or answer any questions.
Safeguarding Statement
Portland College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.