Note Taker for Sensory Impaired Students - CS12343

Warwick College Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group invites applications for a Note Taker for Sensory Impaired Students (CS12343). This temporary role runs to 30 June 2027 and is pro rata with a salary of £11,405.13 per year.

You will join the Sensory Impaired Team and support deaf, hearing impaired and visually impaired students in lessons, exams, and in producing accessible notes and handouts. Essential requirements include GCSE English and Maths, and relevant experience in educational support.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students in educational settings.
• Able to modify materials for accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide note taking support during lessons.
• Assist with in-class learning as a Learning Mentor.
• Modify handouts to larger fonts and accessible formats.
• Record keeping and confidentiality in administrative tasks.
• Attend required training and safeguarding activities.

Skills

Note taking

Sign language basics

Classroom support

Communication with staff

Education

GCSE English & Maths (A-C)

Job description

Note Taker for Sensory Impaired Students - CS12343

This role is temporary until 30th of June 2027.

This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £11,405.13 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the Academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.

PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS (THE CHILDREN'S ACT 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

To ensure that all our sensory impaired students reach their potential and are not discriminated against we wish to appoint a note taker to both deaf, hearing Impaired and visually impaired students to join our established, experienced Sensory Impaired Team.

You will be in contact with various sensory impaired students and also be working alongside our team of Communication Support Workers, this position would be particularly ideal for anyone who is interested in improving their basic sign language skills.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST

The main purpose of the post is to provide specialist support to deaf, hearing impaired or visually impaired students within their learning programmes. The post holder will be part of the Inclusion Team and report directly to the Sensory Impaired Lead. The majority of time will be spent with students in the classroom providing note taking support so that the student can concentrate on either lip reading, watching their sign language interpreter or providing class notes and handouts in larger font. This support aims to encourage the student to achieve autonomy and operate with independence within their environment to promote confidence and achieve success on their course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Note taking - acting as a scribe during lessons and possibly exams.
• Performing the role of a Learning Mentor during class.
• Some support out of class to assist with assignments.
• Modifying handouts and class notes to larger font and other accessible formats.
• Working closely with the curriculum to encourage inclusive learning.
• Working closely with the Sensory Impaired Lead to plan and deliver a high-quality, professional service.
• Building glossaries of technical language for the student.
• Promoting equality and integration of Sensory Impaired students.
• Develop, review and implement strategies during the academic year, using individual learning profiles and other college systems.
• Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors.
• Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work as required.
• Complete individual Risk Assessment and Individual Evacuation Plans.
• Provide learning support to non-sensory impaired students where appropriate.
• To attend College delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training.

OFFERS OF WORK

For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).

ESSENTIAL ATTAINMENTS

• Experience of providing support to individuals in an educational or care setting or the ability to demonstrate an understanding of the support needs of young people in a college setting.
• English and Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to promote our excellent reputation and carry out our business appropriately and professionally at all times.

DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS

• Experience or an interest of working with sensory impaired individuals or having attended any form of deaf or visual impairment awareness training.
• Willingness to travel to and from work at all locations where we provide a service.
• UK driving licence free from major endorsements and the use of a vehicle.
• Level 1 or 2 in British Sign Language (BSL) or working towards a BSL qualification.