Specialist Teaching Assistant (Supporting IT Resources)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Specialist Teaching Assistant (Supporting IT Services) to join the Sensory Education Support Team within our Children's Services at Lincolnshire County Council.
About the Role
The Specialist Teaching Assistant will be part of a team of specialist teachers and teaching assistants, and a Habilitation Specialist, so must be able to work in close collaboration to help support vision impaired children and young people access the wider curriculum in schools and settings.
The successful candidate be expected to produce personalised adapted learning materials and deliver some programmes in schools to pupils learning Braille and tactile skills. They will also be expected to develop knowledge and skills on specialist assistive technology, manage the inventory of specialist equipment and organise the purchasing and delivery of resources.
This is a part time position, hours and flexible working to be discussed at interview.
About You
We are looking for a candidate who:
- Has extensive knowledge of IT systems, especially those in use in schools in Lincolnshire, so that they are able to collaborate with schools in order to integrate specialist equipment with the schools' IT systems.
- Is willing to research specialist assistive technology used with vision impaired people, keeping up with new developments, and to collaborate with teachers of the vision impaired in determining which equipment is most suitable to support an individual's learning.
- Has some knowledge of Unified English Braille (UEB) and be able to use Duxbury software and a braille embosser to produce learning materials in braille.
- Is able to produce personalised tactile learning materials by 'low-tech' means (glue-gun, cardboard, fabrics etc) and produce modified and enlarged printed materials under the direction of teachers of the vision impaired. Knowledge of RNIB Bookshare will be an advantage.
- Is willing to undergo training to learn these skills
About Our Offer
Along with a competitive salary we are offering:
- A Contributory pension
- Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
- Flexible working policies
- Career progression opportunities
- A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more
Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council
If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role, then please contact; Karen Donnelly, Inclusion Team Manager - Specialist teachers, via email Karen.Donnelly@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Applications Close on 24th November and interviews will be held on 11th December.
We look forward to hearing from you!
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council 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.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.