Assistive Technologist
About This Role
Valuing diversity is a fundamental principle at Ambitious about Autism. We are currently seeking an Assistive Technologist to become a part of our St. John's College team in Brighton. This position will help to advocate for and celebrate the integration of inclusive practices that improve the quality of life and learning accessibility for our students. Your focus will be on enhancing learner independence and overall well-being by assessing needs, suggesting suitable technologies, offering training and support for their use, and monitoring progress to make necessary adjustments. This role will serve all settings within St. John's College and its residential facilities.
As an Assistive Technologist, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring assistive technology tailored for our learners. You will also provide modeling and training to staff and parents covering the full range of communication and technology support. As a member of the diagnostic team, you will deliver ongoing technical assistance to learners, staff, and parents.
Key Responsibilities of the Assistive Technologist:
- Collaborate with colleagues and parents to exchange information and expertise in order to design and implement effective student programs focused on developing and delivering assistive technology services.
- Enable student communication in various social environments through the application of assistive technology.
- Work with learners in need of assistive technology support to create individualized learning plans.
- Utilize technology effectively for communication, report generation, and data collection, ensuring accurate record-keeping and communication with team members, parents, administration, and charity personnel.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative organization dedicated to the interests and well-being of autistic children and young people.
For more details on how you can contribute and to discover the benefits we offer, please refer to our recruitment pack. Kindly note that the role may close prior to the advertised deadline.
If you have any inquiries about the position or wish to arrange a confidential discussion, please reach out to Stephen Vickers at 020 8815 5439 or via email at svickers@ambitiousaboutautism.org.uk.
Ambitious about Autism is dedicated to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion at all levels within our organization. We warmly invite applications from all qualified individuals, appreciating the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they offer. We encourage applications from candidates of all races, colors, nationalities, ethnic or national origins, religions or beliefs, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, marital or civil partnership statuses, parental statuses, disabilities, or ages.
Our recruitment process supports equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout this process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for assistance. We define disability as a physical or mental impairment that substantially and long-term affects a person's ability to carry out day-to-day activities, in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be evaluated solely based on merit, in line with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and successful candidates will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search may also be conducted as part of our Safer Recruitment checks.
The safeguarding responsibilities associated with this post are outlined in the job description and personal specification.
Regarding the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and its amendments, this role may be exempt from the Act. Certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', meaning they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if disclosed, employers cannot consider them. Further information about filtering offenses is available in the DBS Filter Guidance.