ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY and ALTERNATIVE AUGMENTATIVE COMMUNICATION ASSISTANT
| Posting date: | 11 September 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 September 2024 |
| Location: | Northolt, UB5 5LD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 7cfa6250-2a7a-4402-b43a-768aa94992f6 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The job includes being responsible for the effective running and the deployment of Assistive Technology, including support for pupils who have visual impairments, and alternative communication systems at the school.
You
• Will have knowledge of appropriate ICT equipment, software and how to apply these to enable children and young people with disabilities to access the curriculum and social and leisure situations.
• Will be hard working and committed to work across the age range (4 to 19 years);
• Must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
• Will be able to work with minimum supervision.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
• the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
• excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
• support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk
The job includes being responsible for the effective running and the deployment of Assistive Technology, including support for pupils who have visual impairments, and alternative communication systems at the school.
You
• Will have knowledge of appropriate ICT equipment, software and how to apply these to enable children and young people with disabilities to access the curriculum and social and leisure situations.
• Will be hard working and committed to work across the age range (4 to 19 years);
• Must have significant experience of working with children or adults with complex and profound additional needs;
• Will be able to work with minimum supervision.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• a fantastic school where everyone is valued;
• the opportunity to develop skills and experience with personalised opportunities for continuing professional development;
• excellent facilities, resources and job satisfaction within a supportive environment;
• support from colleagues and a leadership team dedicated to success.
At John Chilton School we want our staff team to reflect the rich cultural diversity of the school and local community. We would like to employ staff that help us achieve our ambition of being a proactive anti-racist school, that empowers all our pupils, staff and families, and enables all to achieve and grow.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dbs-checking-service-guidance--2. Candidates who have lived or worked abroad may require an overseas police check and may be asked to provide a good conduct certificate. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk