JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title: Note Taker for Sensory Impaired Students (Temporary & Permanent)
Salary Range: £23,493 pro rata, per annum
(Support Scale 5, Fixed Point 13)
£14,349.29 per annum - Salary estimation based on 28 hours per week, Term Time Only: 36 weeks per year. Contract: Temporary until 31st of August 2026
£10,761.97 per annum - Salary estimation based on 21 hours per week, Term Time Only: 36 weeks per year. This vacancy is permanent.
For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months
PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
BACKGROUND TO THE POST
To ensure that all our sensory impaired students reach their potential and are not discriminated against we wish to appoint a note taker to both deaf, hearing Impaired and visually impaired students to join our established, experienced Sensory Impaired Team.
You will be in contact with various sensory impaired students and also be working alongside our team of Communication Support Workers, this position would be particularly ideal for anyone who is interested in improving their basic sign language skills.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST
The main purpose of the post is to provide specialist support to deaf, hearing impaired or visually impaired students within their learning programmes. The post holder will be part of the Inclusion Team and report directly to the Sensory Impaired Lead. The majority of time will be spent with students in the classroom providing note taking support so that the student can concentrate on either lip reading, watching their sign language interpreter or providing class notes and handouts in larger font. This support aims to encourage the student to achieve autonomy and operate with independence within their environment to promote confidence and achieve success on their course.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Working within the Inclusion team, you will be working with a variety of students and be expected to meet the College's standards of work.
· Note taking – acting as a scribe during lessons and possibly exams.
· Performing the role of a Learning Mentor during class.
· Some support out of class to assist with assignments.
· Modifying handouts and class notes to larger font and other accessible formats.
· Working closely with the curriculum to encourage inclusive learning.
· Working closely with the Sensory Impaired Lead to plan and deliver a high-quality, professional service.
· Building glossaries of technical language for the student.
· Promoting equality and integration of Sensory Impaired students.
· Develop, review and implement strategies during the academic year, using individual learning profiles and other college systems.
· Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors.
· Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work as required.
· Complete individual Risk Assessment and Individual Evacuation Plans.
· Provide learning support to non-sensory impaired students where appropriate.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
To ensure a safe working environment for colleagues, students, and visitors in line with the HASAW Act and the College Health and Safety Policy.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults for whom you are responsible and whom you come into contact with.
WORKING WEEKS
This post is normally for 36 working weeks per year but this may be less if the post holder starts after the beginning of the academic year. Salary will be paid in equal monthly amounts across the academic year.
HOURS OF WORK
The post holder will be expected to work such hours as are necessary for the proper performance of their duties and responsibilities, normally 28 hours per week.
PLACE OF WORK
The principal place of work will be the College's premises based at our Rugby College. However, the post holder may be required to work on either a temporary or an indefinite basis at any premises at which we may provide services.
OFFERS OF WORK
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
· The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working
· Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
· Comprehensive training programme
· Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers
· Superb health and wellbeing support with
· The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield
· Free on-site gyms at most colleges
· Discounted full cost recovery courses
· Cycle to work scheme
· Discounted hair & beauty treatments in our college salons
· Pension schemes
· Free will writing service
· Free car parking on-site
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Attainments
* Experience of providing support to individuals in an educational or care setting or the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the support needs of young people in a college setting.
* English and Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualifications.
* Ability to promote our excellent reputation and carry out our business appropriately and professionally at all times.
Desirable Attainments
* Experience or an interest of working with sensory impaired individuals or having attended any form of deaf or visual impairment awareness training.
* Willingness to travel to and from work at all locations where we provide a service.
* UK driving licence free from major endorsements and the use of a vehicle.
* Level 1 or 2 in British Sign Language (BSL) or working towards a BSL qualification.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Permanent
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £23,493.00 per year
Expected hours: 28 per week
Work Location: In person