We are seeking an Assistive Technology Trainer to provide high-quality, innovative training and support to learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), focusing on the effective use of assistive technology to enhance learning, independence, and accessibility.

Your responsibilities will be to lead the delivery of assistive technology training to learners with SEND, both in and outside of the classroom, on an individual or small group basis, as well as supporting learners in selecting, accessing, and using appropriate assistive technology tools, ensuring alignment with their EHCP outcomes and ILP targets.

The successful candidate will ideally have a good general education including a qualification at Level 3. knowledge and understanding of SEND and barriers to learning, as well as experience supporting learners with SEND in an educational setting are essential for this role.

The salary for this post is up to £30,340

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter below.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 12.00pm, Friday 20 February 2026.

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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Further information for this listing:

College Charter Recruitment of ex offenders Safer Recruitment Working Practices Policy Statement Recruitment and Selection Procedures Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy - September 2025 Keeping children safe in education 2025 (2) Job Description & Person Specification

Staff Benefits Booklet