Assistive Technology Coordinator

Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• To contribute to the delivery of Student Support Strategy aims and operational objectives and the Professional Standards Study Support Staff
• To respond to all assistive technology referrals by assessing the needs of each student through sessions/observations and ensuring that appropriate support is implemented
• To work closely as part of the Student Support Team to provide an effective assistive technology service for students
• To be responsible for the assistive technology service, evidencing impact and identify emerging trends
• To manage an Individual Development Plan caseload in compliance with the Additional Learning Needs and Education Tribunal (Wales) Act 2018
• To apply a person centred and graduated approach to support, promote and develop learner independence and progression
• Review and evaluate the impact of assistive technology support on student’s progress and attainment
• Engage with the Student Support team to ensure that consistent strategies are being used in terms of assistive technology
• Raise the profile of the assistive technology service across the College for staff and students
• Design, plan and deliver training for staff to ensure they are able to understand and confidently assist students when using technology for learning
• Deliver student assistive technology workshops
• Ensure students and staff have access to and knowledge of assistive technology to support remote learning
• Engage with Heads of School and the Study Skills team to promote ways that assistive technology can increase independent learning
• Be responsible for managing a database of the study skills assistive technology equipment. This includes ensuring there is an accurate rota/timetable of booked and loaned equipment at each campus
• Work closely with the ALNCo to keep equipment and technology current and fit for purpose
• Work with the IT team and Libraries to develop an asset register which ensures assistive technology equipment and technology used by the college is current, fit for purpose and complements the college’s systems
• To work with the ALN Funding and Monitoring officer to accurately record allocation of assistive technology support and resource to comply with funding guidance
• To maximise the use of assistive technology as a normal way of working in support of exam access arrangements
• To improve the service by networking with other practitioners to research and explore new and emerging technology (hardware and software).

Candidates should have a Level 4 qualification (HNC or equivalent) and have relevant experience in using current assistive technology (software and hardware) to support learners with additional learning needs and disabilities. You should also hold level 2 qualifications in English and Maths (GCSE or equivalent) and be IT literate to level 2 (with working knowledge of using MS Word and Excel). Assistive Technology related training is essential.

Enhanced DBS and must be registered with EWC as Further Education Support Worker.