POST DETAILS and Kpis

POST DETAILS and KPIs

Post Title: Assistive Technologist Assistant
Salary: SCP 6-9 (£8,009pa - £8,688pa actual salary)
Hours: 22.5 hours (3 days per week) Term time only plus 9 days in the holidays
Holiday Entitlement: Term Time Only based on 42 weeks plus Holiday Entitlement calculated incremental based on service

ROLE PURPOSE

AT purpose: The role of Assistive Technology integrates mainstream technology with specialist assistive technology in order to support young people with complex learning difficulties including severe to profound learning difficulties, sensory impairment/sensory processing difficulties and physical disabilities. AT provides opportunities for our students to access innovative, cost effective solutions to support their communication, independence and access to learning. The role of the AT apprentice will support the Assistive Technologist in the development of AT in school concentrating on a number of areas as highlighted in the Job Description.

REPORTING TO

School Assistive Technologist

DIRECT REPORTS

None

SKILLS, COMPETENCIES, QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

As the attached job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the post, the person specification lists the requirements necessary to perform the job. Candidates will be assessed according to the extent to which they meet the specification. Please consider these requirements carefully when completing your application form and preparing for your interview.

E = Essential to carry out role to minimum required standard

D = Desirable but not essential to carry out the role

Essential
· GCSE at grade C or above including ICT GCSE or a willingness to partake in the ECDL qualification
· Excellent IT skills and sound knowledge of Microsoft Office/Windows packages
· Ability to listen, absorb new information and understand new technology quickly
· Be able to stay calm under pressure, be a great team player.
· Good time management
· Good at prioritising
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to work unsupervised and to deadlines
· Ability to work alone as well as within a team to maintain positive relationships
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent telephone manner.
· Maturity of outlook, confident
· Monitoring of budget and chasing items not yet received
Desirable
· Strong customer service and customer facing skills
· Ability to handle multiple issues simultaneously and quick to learn and adapt to a new environment
· Be able to work with different people, be able to multi-task and work in a busy environment
· Experience of children and young people with multi-sensory impairments and/or complex with learning difficulties and disabilities
· Experience of and confidence with technology to support people with disabilities in their daily lives
Behaviours
Core
· Personal Effectiveness – evaluates issues, drive resolutions and remains effective in delivery of services
· Impact – actively listens to views and concerns, take these into account and responds appropriately when expressing opinion to achieve positive impact
· Resilience – ability to positively influence and welcome change
· Interpersonal – establish and maintain relationships at all levels, diplomatic handling of disagreement and potential conflict
· Customer/Client focus – drive and develop internal customer focus that meets both the customer’s needs and Trust objectives through continual assessment and resource planning
Management
· Provide Direction – flexible and open minded but decisive, builds positive relationships
· Coaching – supports and mentors team members and adapts management style to achieve the best from colleagues
· Managing Excellence – deliver quality service, standards and presentation in all that is undertaken through thorough analysis and gathering of feedback and information
· Managing and developing teams – empower individuals through effective delegation, develops staff for future roles

In addition to the specific criteria laid out above, each applicant will be expected to demonstrate a basic understanding of the principles of equal opportunities, safeguarding and autism awareness in relation to the post. The degree of knowledge required will depend on the level and nature of the post applied for. Further information on these areas will be sent out to short list candidates and relevant information and links can also be found on the Trusts website www.seashelltrust.org.uk

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal: Assistive Technologist, Acting Head of IT, Staff members, Students
External:
Committees / Meetings: Where required to participate in School Meetings, Multi-Disciplinary meetings, Department Staff meetings, Whole Trust Staff Meetings.

VISION

“For children, young people and adults in its care to be safe, happy and achieve the best life outcomes so that they are valued and valuable members of their communities.”

OUR VALUES (and what they will mean to you)

Seashell Trust is committed to promoting an inclusive culture by asking all its stakeholders to embrace this aim through the following values
INTEGRITY through our words and actions
· Do what we say we’ll do
· We’ll say if we can’t do it
· We’ll say if plans change and why?
(You’ll need to be an honest and open communicator, able to offer clear explanations)
RESPECT for everyone underpins every interaction we have
• Greet people appropriately
• Engage with others
(We work for each other as well as with each other. You will need to understand and help with the challenges the Trust faces)
Our ASPIRATION is to be the best in everything we do
· We ask ourselves, is there a better way?
(We do more than people expect of us. We work in a challenging environment and we demand high standards for our children and young people. You will need to show passion, enthusiasm and you’ll want to deliver)
We TRUST everyone to do his or her bit
· We’ll tell each other when we do well
· We’ll tell each other when we’ve made a mistake
· We’ll help each other put our mistakes right
(Everyone can learn new things and none of us are too proud to learn)
We COLLABORATE by involving people
· We invite people to share ideas
· We seek and welcome all contributions
· We’ll work hard to deliver what we promise
(Everyone’s voice is heard)

HOW YOU WILL BE MEASURED IN YOUR ROLE

Following a successful appointment you will discuss and agree your initial KPI’s with your line manager and this will be reviewed and monitored at regular intervals over the first 6 months of your tenure as AT/IT Apprentice.
The Performance Management cycle will incorporate regular review meetings in the form of supervisions and an annual Performance Appraisal (PA). This process will monitor progress against your targets. As KPI’s are successfully achieved these will be refreshed.
Agreement at the end of this post description by the post holder and line manager acknowledges the post description and KPIs for the role and how the KPIs will be measured.
A summary of the key responsibilities, duties and KPIs are included in the table below.
Responsibilities and Duties / Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
AT Responsibilities and Duties
· Ad hoc 1st line response to general IT queries in school
· Responsible for the maintenance and checks of class IT Boxes
· Continue to collate the AT library of Resources
· Develop an AT catalogue of equipment and maintain
· Set up Wake up and Shake up each morning 08:30 – 09:30 (apart from Assembly day)
· Shadow Assistive Technologist in class during ICT sessions in the first instance with a view to supporting these sessions to help students in achieving their targets
· Production of low tech resources
· Working alongside the Level 3 ICT and AT provide Ad Hoc Training; to raise the level of ICT competence in school through one to one support or group training sessions.
· Raising of PO for purchases and chasing goods where necessary
· Support AT/Teacher with the development of ICT Pathway / Matrix
· Create ICT activities for students using software such as Board Maker, My Board, SMART Table activities, Omi Reflex, Omi Interactive (Training to be provided)
· Continually research latest Innovative technologies
· Attend teachers meetings where required
General
Right of the Child
· To adhere to the guiding principles of the Convention of the Rights for the Child which include non-discrimination; adherence to the best interests of the child; the right to life, survival and development; and the right to participate.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
· To support all service users to develop skills that enable them to prepare for transition, participate in further education, supported employment and to live in households where they are supported to manage their income effectively.
· To adhere to the Charity’s policies and procedures on Equal Opportunities and Diversity.
Disability
· To work with service users with profound, multiple and complex needs, including service users with Autism, in ways that enhance their communication and social skills, and their ability to think flexibly and problem-solve.
Safeguarding
· To demonstrate commitment to, and adhere to the Charity’s policies and procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
· All contact positions will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and these will be renewed every three years.
Health and Safety
· All employees must be aware of the responsibilities placed on them under the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and must follow these in full at all times, including ensuring that they act in line with all agreed procedures at all times in order to maintain a safe environment for students, colleagues and visitors.
· Infection prevention and control is everyone’s responsibility all staff are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Control Policy.
· All offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory medical information on our Medical Questionnaire and a satisfactory health assessment. The Trust requires certain information before employees start employment, to ensure that they will be able to perform the requirements of the job and give reliable service, and to ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety regulations. The information is also required in order to establish whether any reasonable adjustments may need to be made to assist employees in performing their duties, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
· All employees have a responsibility to keep their line manager fully informed of any health related issues that may affect them undertaking their day to day role.
No Smoking Policy
· Seashell Trust operates a no smoking policy in line with legislation and this applies to all staff, students and visitors
Dress Code
· Staff should dress appropriately for the work and activities they undertake in their day to day roles. Details can be found in the Trusts Dress Code policy and is covered in the induction process.
Policies and Procedures
· All staff are required to undertake an induction at which a number of policies and procedures will be detailed and other will be signposted to be reviewed during your probationary period and subsequently your supervisions which will be held on a regular basis with your line manager.
Confidentiality and Data Protection
· All staff must maintain confidentiality of information about students and staff and meet the needs of the Data Protection Act (1998) at all times. Staff must follow the Trusts Policies and Procedures in this area. Any confidential information gain by a member of staff in their role must not be communicated to other persons except where required in the recognised course of duty.
Use of Technology
· The Trust is making increased use of computer technology and the majority of staff should expect to use automated information systems in their work in order to improve quality and co-ordination of services, and to enable timely and accurate information and communication. The Trust will provide any necessary training.
Attendance at Meetings
· As part of the communication processes in place to keep all staff informed and up to date about matters relating to their jobs and employment staff will be required to attend the following meetings within their working time, reasonable notice of these meetings will be given, where this is not possible this will be due to exceptional circumstances :
- Department staff development sessions as required
- Multi-disciplinary meetings as required
Continuous Professional Development
· All staff have a responsibility to continue their professional learning and development that supports them in carrying out their day to day roles. Staff will be supported in this through the Trust’s Probationary Period (all posts are subject to a six month probation period), Supervision, Performance Appraisal and staff development processes. Staff will be required to maintain an annual journal of their Continuous Professional Development.
Professional Registration
· All staff who are required to be a member of a professional body are required to hold relevant registration and must comply with the standards and guidelines of their professional practice, education and conduct and must act at all times within the boundary of the code of conduct.
Additional Duties
· To undertake any reasonable additional duties which you may be required to be undertake as requested by your line manager.

Equality Act 2010

Some flexibility may be exercised in the application of the criteria above where candidates who may have a protected characteristic covered by the Act are unable to meet certain parts of the specification or the Trust maybe encouraging applications from minority groups. If you believe this applies to you please outline the details on your application form. Each case will be assessed on an individual basis at shortlisting and/or interview with advice from the HR Department.

This Job Description/Person Specification is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect the main aspects of the post. The job description will be may be amended at any time by agreement and will be reviewed annually with your line manager in your Performance Appraisal and any proposed amendments referred to HR for authorisation.