Learning Support Modifications Assistant
Proposed interview date: 5th September
Optimistic - Equity- Kindness- Innovation– Collaboration
Derby College Group (DCG) are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Learning Support Modifications Assistant to join our growing Learning Support Team. The main purpose of the role is to provide modified resources and specialist equipment needed to support students across all Derby College sites, enabling them to access equal opportunity to their academic programme.
This role will be based across each of our main sites (The Roundhouse, Broomfield Hall and The Joseph Wright Centre).
The Opportunity
You will work closely with the Learning Support Co-ordinator, as well as the Specialist Equipment and Modifications Team, to ensure that students’ learning materials are modified into the relevant format using a variety of techniques and software. You will also support with the allocation, recall and maintenance of specialist equipment, liaising with students, the Learning Support Team and other Derby College staff/departments including IT, ILT and Curriculum Delivery.
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About You
You will have passion for supporting young people with complex needs and barriers to learning. You will also have knowledge of adaptation of materials into other formats, and of specialist equipment and Assistive Technology. The ideal candidate would have experience of SEND reforms and the development of Education, Health and Care Plans, alongside an understanding of a variety of assessment methods to meet the diverse needs of our students
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The Benefits
- Membership of the Local Authority Pension Scheme with a 20.5% employer contribution
- Discount at our Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ onsite Little Explorers Nursery
- TOTUM discount card (aka NUS/Student Discount Card) / discounted Tastecard
- Discounts on East Midlands Railway Annual Season Tickets
- Microsoft Office for FREE with 1TB of OneDrive cloud storage
- Discount on treatments at SENSI our onsite salon at the Roundhouse
- Flint Bishop Solicitors – free will writing, 1-hour free consultation with family department, 10% discount on Conveyancing services
- Continuous development and progression opportunities
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace which promotes and values diversity. We welcome all talent irrespective of age, disability, neuro-divergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion, belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We ensure that our policies and procedures treat all applicants consistently and fairly during our recruitment process.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, reasonable adjustments, or about the role, please contact us at hrrecruitment@derby-college.ac.uk.
Safeguarding statement
DCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. An online search of the preferred candidate is completed to help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the college may need to explore with the candidate further. Please be advised that it is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Recruitment Agencies - We have a PSL of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list.
If you require visa sponsorship
Please note that unfortunately, this role is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system. Applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK but would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
