Administrative Support Worker

Job Description

Do you enjoy helping peopleAre you looking for exciting and rewarding work which makes a difference We are looking for a dedicated and reliable person to join our team.To support a Visually Impaired Teacher in the application of her role as a Teacher of visually impaired children at a school in Cardiff.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to use existing administration skills to really make a difference to someones working life.Main Duties and ResponsibilitiesIn class support:To provide support to teacher within the classroom environment, carrying out duties as directed by the teacher: Hand out materials read materials out loud help monitor production of student work advise on students neatness and accuracy help with the setting up of technology Locate materials in the classroomTo provide support in work with students which is non-classroom based: Support teacher when running clubs at lunch-time or after school Support when conducting Functional Vision Assessments Support when observing students or teaching assistants Provide visual/non-verbal information Report any safeguarding concerns Provide sighted guide to the students Provide sighted guide to the teacher as needed Support when visiting families in their homesTo assist with marking, feedback and assessment: access student files on the computer for the teacher as necessary Complete marking checklists/electronic mark books as directed by the teacher be present at standardisation/moderation meetings to read out materials Print out copies of student marked work for folders.To provide support to prepare Materials: aid with the formatting of teacher-made electronic resources Print out electronic resources photocopy or collect photocopied resources help with other preparations such as gluing, cutting, paper slicing and laminating make tactile books. Make print/braille resources for lessons as directed. Use Duxbury to emboss braille resources. Braille materials using the perkins braille machine. Make tactile diagrams using Zychem or German FilmAdministration Collect, open and read post file student work; documents or resources as requiredProviding materials in accessible formats: type up handwritten or printed documents transfer electronic documents (such as from Publisher or PDFs) to accessible formats Read out documents. Look through materials with teacher to decide what is needed. contact publishers regarding sourcing accessible files source or type up or scan sections from books Access RNIB Bookshare and The Online Accessible Library to download electronic copies of books. make audio-recordings of written documents as necessary help with the completion of written forms and/or that the formatting of those completed electronically are accurate provide descriptions of visual materials either orally or in writing Complete forms for The Department for Work and Pensions each month.Other: provide support on trips attend external meetings and courses with teacher help with navigation/mobility around sites as necessary help exit in the event of a fire alarm attend internal/team meetings and annual reviews as required Make notes at meetings and provide to teacher Make hot drinks for teacher or visitors Support when teacher is providing training Support teacher when needing to get food provide additional administrative support necessary for the role any such other tasks that are deemed necessary and relevantAbout YouYou will be able to demonstrate:An in-depth understanding of visual impairment and its impact on a persons everyday working life, (essential - 2 years).

• You will be a creative thinker who easily identifies solutions and is able to communicate those solutions in plain English
• You will have a relaxed and easy-going personality with a high level of written/verbal communication and professionalism;

Have a valid DBS and be able to provide proof (required); You will be able to demonstrate a high level of trust and integrity with a good understanding of confidentiality; You will be Punctual, organised and reliable; You will be resilient to work pressures; Be able to work well within a micro team; Adaptable to change.Pay, Hours and Benefits In return you will be paid £14 per hour, working hours are up to 32.5 hours per week. employers contribution to a workplace pension.If this role interests you and you believe that you have the correct skillset, please contact us via message.

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AdministrativeDBsSchoolsvisual support