Technology Enhanced Learning Assistant

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1 Technology nhanced Learning Assistant Faculty of Health and Wellbeing Technology nhanced Learning Support Team Permanent Full time Salary 21,391 to 24,775 per annum, dependent on experience Vacancy reference HWB 1025/14 Closing date 08/01/15 at 12 noon The Technology nhanced Learning Team within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing The Faculty of Health and Wellbeing encompasses a variety of health and social care, science and sport related disciplines within its educational provision. The programmes delivered within the Faculty utilise a variety of approaches including classroom-based, mobile, blended, virtual and distance learning. The Technology nhanced Learning (TL) team sits within the wider Learning, Teaching and Assessment team and supports academic staff in designing and developing high quality and innovative learning, teaching and assessment activities. The TL team therefore work closely with academic staff to provide comprehensive advice, training and support linking educational theory and practice with appropriate technologies to enhance the learning experience of students. Faculty of Health and Wellbeing The Technology nhanced Learning (TL) team sits within the Faculty of Health and Wellbeing. You can find out more about the faculty at Location Collegiate Crescent Campus This post is based at our Collegiate Crescent Campus which is a leafy oasis set in Victorian landscaped gardens. The Campus is close to cclesall Road, which is bustling with shops, bars and cafés. iscussion and selection event For informal enquiries regarding this post please contact Mel Lindley (Lead for Technology nhanced Learning) on: Telephone mail M.Lindley@shu.ac.uk Page 1 of 7

2 Or, Alison Purvis (Head of LTA) on: Telephone mail Proposed selection event 06/02/15 The selection event for this post will comprise of an interview and presentation. You will be expected to prepare a 10 minute presentation, the title being: How technology can increase student engagement and enhance learning within Higher ducation Page 2 of 7

3 Job description Job Title Faculty/ept Technology nhanced Learning Assistant Health and Wellbeing/ Learning, Teaching and Assessment Grade 5 Reports to irect reports Role Purpose Faculty Lead for Technology nhanced Learning & Technology nhanced Learning Advisor N/A Working in conjunction with the Faculty Technology nhanced Learning (TL) Team, provide comprehensive support and technical training for academic staff and students to enhance teaching, learning and assessment activities, ensuring a high quality student experience. emonstrate the use of equipment and/or software and facilitate skill acquisition across a range of TL platforms. To support specific areas of service development and /or operation and lead specific projects as designated by the Faculty Lead for Technology nhanced Learning. General Responsibilities eliver training packages for staff across a range of platforms and software to support skill acquisition and the development of high quality, technology-enhanced LTA activities. nsuring a high quality and consistent level of service, acting responsively to understand training and support needs of staff and students and tailor approach as appropriate. Contribute to the development of self-instructional materials, documentation and other resources for both staff and students as agreed with the TL team. Respond to basic staff queries in relation to Blackboard and Pebblepad. To maintain relevant skills and knowledge to ensure delivery of high quality TL service provision. Support the TL Advisors with key activities, for example managing mobile devices. Support the Faculty TL Lead in specific project work gathering and presenting data as appropriate. Contribute to the setting of quality measures and monitoring, assisting in the implementation of TL standards and ensure they are maintained. Contribute to the development and implementation of efficient systems and processes. Recommend operational and service improvements to Faculty TL Lead, contributing ideas and suggestions to enhance TL service provision. Work collaboratively with the relevant stakeholders within IS&T, Technical and Media teams, LIS, and other University epartments to support effective TL service delivery. nsure the appropriate escalation of issues and areas of concern to the relevant manager. Page 3 of 7

4 Specific Responsibilities Provision of staff development to support good practices in relation to the use of social media within learning and teaching (L&T). Provision of in-class and online support to staff to enable the appropriate implementation of technology-enhanced approaches within L&T activities. Working with appropriate course teams to support the development of student online champions. Specific project work particularly in relation to process improvement, implementation and monitoring. Analysis of training needs and production of development materials in relation to social media. evelopment and maintenance of systems and procedures to support the use of specific platforms, namely BlackBoard and PebblePad. Working with the TL team, develop and maintain an on-going programme for staff development and training to contribute to the development of the digital skills and TL approaches required for excellent learning and teaching practices. Contribute to a training programme for staff within the TL team enabling seamless service provision and cross-cover. Working with the Faculty TL Lead, scope and plan new projects and also support on-going projects to ensure delivery to agreed timescales. eputise for the TL Advisors as required. The above list is not exhaustive and, as such, it is expected that the post holder will be responsible for related issues commensurate to the level of the role. Page 4 of 7

5 Person Specification Job Title Faculty / irectorate Technology nhanced Learning Assistant Health and Wellbeing; Learning, Teaching and Assessment (* ssential or esirable) etails * * vidence** Attainment videnced achievements e.g. relevant qualifications (or equivalents), training, membership of professional bodies ducated to degree level standard or equivalent experience vidence of on-going personal development e.g. through education, training or continued professional development Post graduate qualification in education / teaching qualification or equivalent experience AF + QC AF AF + Q/C xperience Type of experience and specific knowledge required for this job Membership of relevant professional association/ accreditation (e.g. FHA, CMALT) Identifying opportunities to improve processes and / or systems contributing to their implementation and delivery Understanding of Higher ducation AF + Q/C Providing excellent services to stakeholders including high quality advice, training and guidance to colleagues / academic staff and students Balancing a range of priorities whilst still delivering work to deadlines Working with external partners to both monitor services and develop and improve them Undertaking successful project work Working effectively in a complex team environment and providing guidance and support to colleagues Knowledge of higher education virtual learning environments (Blackboard) and webfolio (PebblePad), systems and processes Competencies Skills and abilities required for effective performance e.g. numeracy, attention to detail, oral and written communication, planning and organising, leadership skills, ability to cope with conflicting demands/deadlines Knowledge of current issues in higher education and developments in learning and teaching and technology Very good oral and written communication skills, with the ability to develop written resources and content for webpages Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders both within TL and IS&T, and across the wider University at a range of levels to meet the needs of different groups Ability to analyse information and produce reports and recommendations that enable senior managers to make key decisions + P Proficient in the use of IT/TL systems, software and platforms, including Microsoft Office, Google rive, Twitter, LinkedIn AF Page 5 of 7

6 Other relevant information Proactive, with the ability to take responsibility for an area of work and display initiative Willingness to work outside of standard hours (e.g. when being trained) e.g. shift work or weekend working, travel in UK or abroad Willingness to travel between campuses Willingness to encourage organisational culture change I **vidence/method of Assessment: AF = Application form G = Group xercise I = Interview In-tray = In-tray xercise IT = IT Test OT = Occupational Test P = Presentation PT = Psychometric Testing Q/C = Qualifications/Certificates Page 6 of 7

7 Find out more about working here You can find out more about working at Sheffield Hallam at How to apply Complete the Sheffield Hallam University application form and it to Call us on if you have any questions about completing the form or the recruitment process. You will be informed as soon as possible after the closing date if you have been short listed. If you have not received notification from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. Non-U nationals We have a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are entitled to live and work in the UK. If a job requires highly specialist skills and qualifications we may be able to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship to help you gain entry clearance or leave to remain in the UK from UK Visas and Immigration. Further guidance on the UK Visas and immigration Points Based System can be found at You can also the Human Resources irectorate at recruitment@shu.ac.uk. Other important information All appointments are made subject to confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory declaration of health from the occupational health consultant to make sure you are medically able to carry out the type of work involved in the post. Appointments are also subject to receipt of satisfactory references and any other checks that may be required for the role. We comply fully with requirements of the ata Protection Act This requires us to tell you we will: hold details of your name, address and the post applied for to assist the recruitment process hold the information on your equal opportunities monitoring form, to monitor the effectiveness of our policies retain records for unsuccessful applicants for one year, after which time the records are destroyed For overseas applicants we normally reimburse travel expenses from the port of entry into the UK only. Page 7 of 7