TRELOAR TRUST
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post:
Assistive Technology Assistant
Accountable to:
Assistive Technology Manager
Responsible to:
Assistive Technology Manager
Location:
Treloar Technology Hub
JOB PURPOSE:
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To contribute to the provision of a high quality Assistive Technology service for young
people with physical and learning difficulties.
 To demonstrate a sound understanding of assistive technology practice, including the
maintenance of professional standards, risk assessment, recording keeping and
team working.
 To provide a courteous, friendly and helpful service to clients
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KEY TASKS:
Reporting to the Assistive Technology Manager, the first line support technician has the key
role to:
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Diagnose and rectify equipment faults.
Modify and construct special equipment.
Assist Assistive Technologists and Therapists in the assessment and design process
for the provision of specialist equipment.
The work of an AT technician requires a wide range of technical skills with a high degree of
unsupervised work requiring decision making. In addition to practical skills an understanding
of disability and good communication skills are essential to work in this demanding
environment.
Technical responsibilities
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Repairing and maintaining special assistive technology equipment.
Adapting and modifying equipment.
Constructing bespoke equipment.
The skilled and safe use of hand, power and machine tools.
Selection of materials, processes and finishes.
The safe diagnosis and repair of equipment faults.
To make technical decisions based on evidence and technical knowledge.
To assist in the production of instruction manuals for specialist equipment.
To research and follow engineering information for the installation, servicing, repair
and construction of equipment.
To install hardware for the operation of wheelchairs, computers and communication
equipment.
Programming electronic control systems.
Undertaking the risk assessment of special equipment.
To monitor and maintain workshop machinery, tools, equipment and consumables.
Risk assessment and safety audit of Department facilities, work procedures and
equipment.
Professional
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Assisting clinicians with the assessment of a client’s special needs.
To effectively manage personal workload, including responding to urgent referrals,
prioritising work and balancing other department activities.
To work in a busy environment where work patterns are disrupted by frequent
requests from other staff, students, parents and carers.
To update work records using Department and Trust IT systems.
To participate in the Trust in-service training programme including assisting in the
delivery of AT training to other departments.
A commitment to Health & Safety and safe working practice.
To communicate ideas, liaise with staff and work effectively as part of a team.
To work in a professional manner in dealing with the needs of clients with disabilities
and fellow staff.
To support students in developing their independence, communication and social
skills.
To maintain a professional manner and appearance.
Other duties
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To comply with policies and procedures relating to safeguarding, health and safety,
equality and diversity, confidentiality and data protection, reporting concerns to an
appropriate person.
To support the Trust in safeguarding and protecting the welfare of all students.
To keep up-to-date with mandated training including fire, manual handling, and
safeguarding training.
To maintain and develop own professional knowledge and awareness.
To undertake any other such duties or general tasks and hours of work as may
reasonably be required and any other responsibilities, which may from time to time,
be delegated by your manager.
A job description is not a rigid or inflexible document but acts to provide guidelines to
the duties expected while in the post.
This job description will be reviewed and amended in the light of changing
professional demands.
Treloar Trust
November 2015
Person Specification – Assistive Technology Assistant
MINIMUM
DESIRABLE
Qualifications
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GCSEs including English and Mathematics at
grade A-C (or equivalent).
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Higher qualifications in Engineering,
Mathematics, Sciences and IT related
subjects.
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An understanding/experience of disability.
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Design and development experience.
Recording, stock keeping and ordering skills
Health & safety/risk assessment experience.
CAD/CAM and 3D printing knowledge
Simple electronic circuit and soldering skills.
Knowledge and Experience
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Understanding of basic electro-mechanical
engineering principles.
 Practical light engineering manufacturing.
 Fault finding and repairs.
Skills and Abilities
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Hand tool and bench skills.
Simple electrical circuit skills.
Basic machine tool skills.
Wood and plastic working skills.
Good verbal, written and interpersonal
communication skills.
 Proficient in IT to use email, internet and job
recording systems.
Personal Qualities
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A commitment to promoting and safeguarding
the welfare of students.
 Ability to build good working relationships with
staff and students.
 Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary
team.
 To actively participate in Technology Hub
activities
 Ability to work on own initiative and manage a
busy workload effectively.
 Presentable, reliable and punctual.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to carry out physical requirements of
this job including the pushing of wheelchairs.
TRELOAR TRUST IS COMMITTED
TO SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND VULNERABLE ADULTS
All successful candidates will be subject to a DBS Check along with other relevant
employment checks
BOTH THE JOB DESCRIPTION AND THE PERSON SPECIFICATION ARE SUBJECT TO THE
TRUST'S EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES POLICY
Hours: 42 hours per week, term time only
Salary: £16,583-18,972 per annum
If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume you have been
unsuccessful on this occasion.