Assistive Technologist

JR United Kingdom; Oldham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Oldham is seeking an Assistive Technologist to provide vital support and promote inclusive learning. The ideal candidate will have experience working with diverse learners and an understanding of assistive technologies. This role offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits including generous holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform

Very generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Scheme

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision

Free confidential counselling service

Staff recognition awards

Car Scheme

Subsidised car parking

On-site Day Nursery

On-site hair and beauty salon

Qualifications

• Experience working with learners with dyslexia, ADHD, autism, visual impairments in education.
• Proactive approach to trialing new assistive technologies.
• Strong understanding of inclusive education principles.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-impact assistive technology support across the college.
• Champion inclusive digital practices and provide personalized support.
• Collaborate with staff to embed accessibility strategies into teaching.

Skills

Experience with learners having additional needs

Knowledge of assistive technologies

Understanding of inclusive education principles

Ability to build relationships with colleagues

Job description

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Oldham College is looking for an Assistive Technologist

The Role:

The Assistive Technologist role is pivotal at Oldham College, focused on cultivating a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel valued and empowered to reach their full potential. This role involves delivering high-impact assistive technology (AT) support across college, championing inclusive digital practices, providing personalised learner support, and collaborating with staff to embed accessibility and adaptive strategies into teaching and learning.

Requirements:

• Experience working with learners with a range of additional needs (e.g., dyslexia, ADHD, autism, visual impairments) in an educational setting
• Knowledge of assistive technologies and an interest in emerging technologies and a proactive approach to trialing and implementing new tools to support learners.
• An understanding of inclusive education principles and how assistive technology can remove barriers to learning and promote independence.
• The ability to forge and sustain good working relationships with colleagues and external agencies.

Joining our Journey:

When you join our college, not only will you benefit from an annual reviewed salary but have access to numerous benefits and facilities:

• Fantastic Staff Benefits and Rewards platform
• Very generous holiday entitlement
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity provision
• Free confidential counselling service
• Staff recognition awards
• Car Scheme
• Subsidised car parking
• On-site Day Nursery
• On-site hair and beauty salon

Oldham College:

Our ambition is to be The Best Place to Learn and Work. We expect a lot from you, so we want ambitious, open minded candidates, who are ready to give their best. But we give a lot in return, from training to pensions, our own benefits package, and one of the best and most helpful group of colleagues you could ever wish to meet.

If your application is successful, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable laws, a pre-employment screening could include, employment history, education and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role.

Oldham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Any appointments will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and a check of the DfE Barred List

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation Act 1974. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and vulnerable adults.