Job Title: Assistive Technology Trainer – Portsmouth
Location: Portsmouth area (Face to Face)
Salary: Between £20 000 and £32 000, depending on targets being reached
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Flexible hybrid work with the majority remote and some face to face
Looking for a rewarding job?
Join Study Tech, a company dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and disabled students in Higher Education. We are looking for an Assistive Technology Trainer to provide face-to-face and remote sessions and teach strategies for successful studying using assistive software. The role involves some travel, so get ready to explore new places while making a positive impact on students’ lives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach Higher Education students strategies for successful studying using assistive software in face-to-face sessions.
- Empathise with and understand students’ needs, providing tailored teaching sessions to address their learning needs.
- Utilise knowledge of IT and assistive software packages to teach students effectively.
- Provide clear and concise reports within tight deadlines.
- Think creatively and outside the box to offer appropriate solutions for individuals.
- Present information clearly and adapt teaching methods to suit individual needs.
- Motivate and encourage students to maximize their learning potential.
- Demonstrate good organizational skills, punctuality, professionalism, and dependability.
About you:
Requirements, Essential Skills and Traits:
- Ability to teach and empathize with others.
- Good knowledge of IT.
- Excellent people and communication skills.
- Patience and active listening skills.
- Ability to write clear and concise reports within deadlines.
- Ability to think creatively and provide tailored solutions.
- Ability to present information clearly and adapt teaching methods.
- Ability to identify students’ learning needs and tailor teaching sessions.
- Ability to motivate and encourage students.
- Good organizational skills.
Desirable Skills/Qualifications:
- Any degree level qualification.
- Teaching experience and/or qualifications.
- Knowledge or experience with both MAC and PC operating systems.
- Knowledge of assistive software packages or willingness to learn.
- Familiarity with mind mapping, text-to-speech, and voice recognition software.
- Knowledge or capacity to learn Study Skills and techniques.
- Prior knowledge or training in Ergonomics and Ergonomic Workplace Assessments.
Bonus Skills:
- Full UK driving license.
- Knowledge of specialist software packages (graphics, film, or music software).
Legal Requirements:
- Candidates are required to have a CRB check.
Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for the role.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles such as Trainer, Trainer Assessor, Tutor, Technology Tutor, or Assistive Technology Tutor will also be considered for this role.
