Multi Sensory Support Worker
Sixth Form College
£21-£27 per hour depending on pay type
9am-4:30pm Monday to Friday
Immediate start until July initially
Opportunities available at following campuses: Hornchurch, Ilford, Epping
To provide sensory support to facilitate full access to the curriculum for DPH/VI/MSI students through direct and indirect support.
Main Duties:
- To facilitate full access to the curriculum for DPH/VI/MSI students through direct and indirect support, according to individual need.
- Use appropriate DPH/VI/MSI strategies, tools and aids to enable and develop knowledge and learning to take place. Providing a range of
BSL/SSE/Voiceover/Lip speaking, Manual or Electronic notetaking, Language Modification, Scribe, Braille, Assistive Technology and Guiding.
- To prepare or modify materials/resources specific to the student's individual sensory needs and to advise and train tutors in the process. Liaise with
tutors to ensure the provision of modified materials prior to the lesson.
- To support and promote student's independence through access to the curriculum, Assistive Technology, mobility and life skills.
- To facilitate successful student transition into the college environment, supporting integration and interaction between student, staff and peers.
- To promote the Sensory provision and to participate in the delivery of DPH/VI/MSI awareness training, through individual guidance or staff training
sessions.
- Provide communication/mobility support on external trips/events, work experience, college open events, parent evenings, Student Awards and
enrichment activities.
- Act as an advocate on behalf of the student, with their consent, as and when appropriate.
- Attend and contribute to student reviews, EHCP Annual Reviews, assessment meetings and team meetings.
- Undertake administrative duties, ensuring all student records are accurate and up to date.
- To adhere to relevant staff policies and the college's professional code of conduct and to always perform your duties in a professional manner being
mindful of confidentiality as appropriate.
Person Specification:
Minimum Level 3 certificate in British Sign language qualification (Working towards Level 3 would be considered)
Recent experience of working with people with sensory loss' in an education setting.
- Good standard of education especially in English and Maths (GCSE Grade C or above equivalent) and IT.
- Awareness of additional learning needs associated with a hearing impairment and visual impairment, and the social and emotional difficulties that can
occur.
- To have good knowledge and understanding of various in class support strategies, and to then apply these in an in-class support setting.
- Enhanced DBS for Child workforce on the update service is required for this role
We will try to respond to all applications within three working days. However due to the volume of applications we receive we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted, you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other vacancies we advertise in future that you think you may be suitable for.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunities. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer, because of this we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.