About this role
Salary: £45,000 - 45,000 per year
Requirements
- Be a teacher or very experienced teaching assistant who enjoys using technology to support learning
- Have excellent knowledge of reading and writing development, and be willing to learn about alternative approaches to literacy development
- Have a background in SEN support in mainstream or specialist settings; experience working with children with cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury is a significant advantage
- Own a car and be willing to travel to locations up to three hours away; some flexibility for early or late visits is required
- Be able to work in person at our office; the role is not available remotely
Responsibilities
- Advise on and implement assistive technology and literacy support for children and young people with specialist education needs, including those with cerebral palsy or acquired brain injury
- Adapt learning opportunities to individual learners and support their technology needs in schools and, where relevant, at home
- Provide plans, resources, and training for colleagues and client teams, including training on relevant software and apps
- Work with our Lead Education and Assistive Technology Specialist, education team, and clients multidisciplinary teams to develop short- and long-term plans
- Apply knowledge of literacy development, assistive technology, relevant legislation and policies, funding pathways, disability, and online safety when advising and planning
- Advise on using technology across the curriculum and for social and leisure purposes, and plan its integration into school settings
- Maintain inventories of assistive technology equipment and software
- Review progress, provide ongoing updates, and link progress to the learners EHCP where appropriate
- Consider classroom and home-learning environments when making recommendations, and model approaches for staff and learners
- Consult with teachers, therapists, and families to understand needs and aspirations and develop solutions that support engagement in learning
- Advise on using assistive technology to capture progress and attainment
- Research, trial, and explore technology and software developments to improve educational access for learners with complex needs
- Use assessment information and data from assistive technology tools to develop plans, identify progress, and support learners to reach their potential
Technologies
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We are a growing, vibrant company with a strong reputation for improving the education pathways of children and young people. This permanent role is part of our education team and focuses on assistive technology and literacy development. We offer a salary of £45,000–£55,000 per year, depending on experience. The position is full-time, with part-time considered, and is office-based with travel to schools and other locations; train travel is provided when possible. Time off in lieu may be accrued for early or late meetings, but the role does not offer flexible working. Holiday entitlement is 28 days, plus a day off for your birthday and bank holidays; our offices close over Christmas and New Year, bringing average annual holiday to around 45 days. We work in person to support colleague liaison and teamwork.
last updated 45 week of 2026