Assistive Technology Trainer - Hybrid Role

Randstad Student & Worker Support; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A support and training organization is seeking an ambitious Assistive Technology Trainer. This role involves providing tailored training on assistive technology to students and clients with disabilities in a hybrid working environment. Candidates must possess a Full UK Drivers License and have proven experience in a similar role. A comprehensive training program is provided to enhance skills.

Benefits

In-depth training program

Ongoing CPD

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching or training assistive technologies or a similar role.
• Experience of working with disabled people or people with specific learning differences.
• Ability to learn new assistive software and hardware as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish each individual's specific requirements and create a bespoke tailored training plan.
• Adapt teaching styles to provide training in a manner to meet the unique needs of each individual.
• Provide training on a range of assistive technology to each individual.

Skills

Teaching assistive technologies

Working with disabled people

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious Assistive Technology Trainer to provide training on assistive technology (software and hardware) to our students and workplace clients with Disabilities. This includes the visually and hearing impaired and individuals with dyslexia, AD(H)D, Asperger's, autism, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia. The role will be a combination of remote and onsite training. Candidates must have a Full UK Drivers License.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish each individual's specific requirements and create a bespoke tailored training plan.
• Adapt teaching styles to provide training in a manner to meet the unique needs of each individual.
• Provide training on a range of assistive technology to each individual on how to use their assistive technology according to their requirements.
• Deliver training in-line with our guidelines and code of conduct to ensure training is delivered effectively.
• Update student files to support their unique training plan; managing training paperwork effectively, accurately and promptly.
• Attend any relevant training to develop existing skills whilst adding to your continual professional development.
• Punctuality with a flexible approach to working hours is required.

Skills and Quality:

• Proven experience in teaching or training assistive technologies or a similar role.
• Proven experience of working with disabled people or people with specific learning differences.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and knowledge of MS Office and office software.
• Experience of a logical approach to problem-solving and paying close attention to detail.
• Ability to learn new assistive software and hardware as required.

Desirable:

• Experience of supporting students in further or higher education with disabilities.

Benefits:

• A full in depth training program for the first 4 weeks to equip you with all the skills you need
• Ongoing CPD provided
• Hybrid working with in person support and working from home supporting students online

If you're a skilled Assistive Technology trainer who is looking for a well paid and flexible role, then please apply today!