Travel Trainer
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Job Location:
Birmingham - UK
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Travel Trainer will deliver and manage travel training programs to empower learners with disabilities to achieve independent travel. This role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams maintaining accurate records and promoting the values and ethos of the College.
Key Responsibilities
Travel Training Delivery:
Deliver travel training to a range of learners through preparation research and liaison with colleagues parents carers or guardians.
Enable and empower learners to achieve a specific level of competency for independent travel within agreed timescales.
Demonstrate learning strategies appropriate for individuals on the Autistic Spectrum and/or with other disabilities.
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Promote College Values:
Promote the aims and ethos of the College within both the teaching and learning context and the broader corporate life.
Be a role model for positive behaviour demonstrating College values in daily interactions with students and colleagues.
Contribute to creating a positive learning environment ensuring students development well-being and independence.
Assessment and Documentation:
Manage and organise caseloads timetables and referrals.
Assess and record individual learner achievements against agreed targets action plans and EHCP criteria.
Undertake route assessments complete risk assessments and plan routes implementing control measures for learner safety.
Maintain accurate records of activities on Databridge.
Communication and Reporting:
Complete correspondence and written reports within agreed timescales for parents carers guardians and Local Authorities.
Act as a point of contact for parents/carers/guardians regarding travel training progress.
Provide information support and training to QAC learners and contribute to the success of the Rehabilitation and Travel Training Team.
Collaboration and Support:
Participate in the pastoral welfare of learners ensuring their health and safety.
Work as part of an interdisciplinary team providing high-quality support for students with a range of disabilities. (Parents Evenings)
Develop and maintain links with other professionals involved in student support such as Physiotherapists Occupational Therapists Behavioural Teams and Speech and Language Therapists.
Implement and follow behaviour support strategies liaising with student support colleagues and attending relevant training updates.
Professional Development and Compliance:
Participate in ongoing staff development to enhance knowledge of disabilities and relevant communication methods.
Adhere to the Colleges Health and Safety Policy and all other policies and procedures.
Act in accordance with the Staff Code of Conduct and QAC Values of Respect Excellence Enabling Collaboration and Inclusion.
Maintain CPD undertake appropriate training and perform other duties as agreed with the RATT Support Area Manager.
General Duties:
Attend team and service meetings as required.
Participate in regular supervision performance reviews and appraisals to develop and improve practice.
Engage in individual or collaborative research and consultative work as relevant to the area of work.
Contribute on an occasional and voluntary basis to the corporate life of the College.
Qualifications and Skills:
Hold relevant qualifications in Maths and English.
Display good interpersonal skills with learners and staff command professional respect and work to a high professional standard.
Be well-organised reliable and able to manage caseloads effectively.
Work Conditions:
Full-time (37 hours a week 41 weeks a year- negotiable) On the very odd occasion (rarely)- including evenings and weekends as necessary to meet learner needs.
The responsibilities and duties may vary from time to time without changing the nature of the post requiring a flexible approach.
Safeguarding:
Comply with Safeguarding guidelines; all appointees must have a DBS check and two references.
By fulfilling these responsibilities the Travel Trainer will significantly contribute to the empowerment and independence of visually impaired learners ensuring their safe and effective travel training within the Colleges supportive framework.
Benefits
Access to on site car parking
Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF)
Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
QAC Mental Health First Aiders & activities to support health and wellbeing
BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans discounted shopping/services
Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card TOTUM (NUS) Charity Worker Discounts Discounts for Teachers
Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off. 5% discount on National Express West Midlands bus passes at
Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
Reward and Recognition Policy Living the Values Awards (team & individual) and long service
Enhanced/Occupational paid leave e.g. maternity/paternity (subject to qualifying criteria)
Occupational sick pay (based on length of service)
On site wellbeing activities (e.g. yoga meditation)
Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
This list is not exhaustive and may be subject to review and/or change.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
About Company
A national college for the blind, visually impaired and learners with Asperger Syndrome and/or Autistic Spectrum Disorders.
