Educational Tech & Accessibility Officer

East Sussex County Council; Eastbourne; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

East Sussex County Council are seeking a Technical Resources Officer to join the Sensory Needs Service in Eastbourne. You will manage specialist equipment, assistive technology and produce accessible learning materials to empower children with vision impairments to thrive.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support educational settings to maximise resource use, help learners develop independence, and contribute to inclusive learning across term-time activities.

Qualifications

• Strong IT skills and ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Experience supporting children and young people with vision impairment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently as well as in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise, manage specialist equipment and assistive technology.
• Produce accessible learning materials for learners with visual impairment.
• Support educational settings to maximise the effective use of resources.
• Help children and young people develop independence and participate fully in education.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Tech support experience

Experience with assistive technology

Multi-priority management

Education

RQF Level 2 in English and Mathematics

Grade 2 Braille qualification

Job description

East Sussex County Council are seeking a Technical Resources Officer to join the Sensory Needs Service in Eastbourne. You will manage specialist equipment, assistive technology and produce accessible learning materials to empower children with vision impairments to thrive.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support educational settings to maximise resource use, help learners develop independence, and contribute to inclusive learning across term-time activities.