Assistive Technology Assistant

Seashell are looking for an Assistive Technology Assistant to provide effective and efficient support to the Assistive Technologist in College. You will need to have a working knowledge of existing assistive technologies as well as experience working with learners who have a diagnosis of SEN within an educational setting. There will be close collaboration with colleagues within Seashell as well as external stakeholders such as parents, carers and other professionals.

About Seashell

Celebrating over 200 years of being a recognised and registered charity, Seashell Trust provides expert guidance and support to individuals in need.

Based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, the Trust consists of the Royal School Manchester, Royal College Manchester, outreach health and family services and residential homes which provide a safe and supporting environment.

About Seashell Royal College Manchester

We offer tailored and specialist education and care to over 70 young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and Autism for students aged 19 to 25.

We provide world-leading learning initiatives, resources and highly specialist multi-sensory learning environments which are tailored to each individual young person.

ATA Role Outline

• Ensure that all actions and decisions take consideration of the impact on our children, young people and families in accordance with Seashell Trust’s Core Values.
• Acting as a role model for colleagues in terms of standards of behaviour, professional expertise and integrity.
• To work with the Assistive Technologist to manage technology including using the latest Mobile Device Management software and do regular back up of devices.
• To work with learners diagnosed with complex SEN in accessing educational opportunities in both college and the residential setting.
• To respond to any ad-hoc queries regarding use of technology within classrooms and residential setting, link to student learning requirements.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous working knowledge of AT hardware used in SEN Educational settings would be an advantage
• Qualifications linked to IT and software development/ management
• Supporting in strategy development and deployment of new hardware and software
• Experience of working with Assistive Technology through a variety of learner needs.
• Experience of working in an education setting

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction programme ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting.

With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business.

Other benefits include:

• Use of our on-site gym, fitness classes, and state of the art swimming pool
• A generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Multiple retail, food and leisure discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing provision including Employee Assistance, wellbeing programmes and Occupational Health
• Life Assurance
• Employee recognition and reward Summer and Winter events

About Seashell Trust

We provide a caring environment that is safeguarded and committed to promoting learning, respect and independence, as well as dignity for all of our students.

We value our employees and recognise the need to recruit, retain and develop highly skilled and committed talent who share our vision and values!

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.

This charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Our vision is for the children and young people in our care to be safe, happy and to achieve the best possible outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.