Technology Learning Assistant

FTE:1.0fte (working 37 hours per week)

Duration of Contract: Permanent

Salary: UH6 £31,396 pa to £37,099 pa by annual increments on achieving designated skills and experience

Annual Leave: 35 days plus standard public holidays and an additional 4 days including the closure of our office between Christmas and New Year

Location: de Havilland Campus 

Hertfordshire Business School’s Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement is seeking proactive individuals, with the ability to create good working relationships and who are motivated, flexible and adaptable to workload and team requirements. 

Main duties and responsibilities

Technology Learning Assistants will support the provision of teaching, student support and administration at undergraduate and postgraduate level within the school. They will provide technology support to academic staff in the delivery of learning and teaching. They will support academics in the use of the Canvas virtual learning environment and other supported technology, as required. This may include technology aspects of assessment, group work, module feedback, which may occur in the classroom and online. 

Skill and experience required: 

You will have experience of digital and interactive educational resources and have experience of supporting learning and teaching or training and have the ability to maintain and develop knowledge and skills as required for the position. It will be advantageous if you have experience working with education providers and academics in supporting blended learning (or similar) materials. Good IT/digital skills including the use of MS Office and other technological L&T tools as well as the ability to work in a team and independently whilst communicating accurately and clearly are essential for this role. 

Qualifications required: 

You will be educated with a minimum of a degree (or equivalent qualification), or higher qualification or proven professional work experience at an appropriate level. 

Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. 

Contact Details/Informal Enquiries:

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Que Mirza (HBS Learning & Teaching Technologist) by email: q.mirza@herts.ac.uk 

Closing Date: 15 April 2024

Interview Date: TBC

Reference Number: 056235 

Our vision is to transform lives: UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships and free Active Staff sessions, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts 

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