Taker for Sensory Impaired Students

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

Job summary

Warwick College Group in Rugby is seeking a dedicated specialist to support deaf, hearing impaired or visually impaired students within their learning programmes. The post holder will join the Inclusion Team and report to the Sensory Impaired Lead, spending most time in classrooms providing note-taking support so students can focus on lip reading, sign language interpretation, or enlarged font handouts.

Duties include note taking, acting as a Learning Mentor, preparing accessible materials,

Qualifications

• Experience of providing support to individuals in an educational setting.
• English and Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C or equivalent qualifications.
• Ability to promote our excellent reputation and carry out business professionally.

Responsibilities

• Note taking 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.
• Collaborating 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.

Skills

Note taking

Learning mentor

Confidential records

Communication with staff

Education

GCSE English A-C

GCSE Mathematics A-C

Job description

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.,

• 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).

• 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.

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.