Leicestershire County Council
Resource Production Technician
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Job Description
Organisation
Leicestershire County Council
Work Location
County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA
Salary
£27,717 - £29,076 per annum (pro rata for part-time)
Working Hours
4 days per week (29.6 hours), 40 weeks per year (term time plus one week in school holidays)
Contract Type
Permanent
Closing Date
October 4th 2026
Interview Date(s)
October 15th 2026
About The Role
Leicestershire Assistive Technology for Education Support Team is looking for an enthusiastic and committed resource production technician. This role supports the work of the wider Vision Support Team which is made up of a team of qualified teachers of children with a vision impairment, practitioners and technicians.
This role involves producing both modified large print books and tactile resources, including braille to support access to learning and inclusion for SEND pupils with vision impairments. You will also, after suitable training, be required to support schools to produce their own resources by offering advice on layout and techniques and carrying out training on specialist equipment.
The role requires a strong competency with ICT as well as a background in office administration and a knowledge of braille is desirable. We would provide you with a full induction period and training to support the role.
An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.
For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
About You
To apply for this post, you must:
- 5 GCSEs, grades 5 and above, including English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications or evidence of study at level 3 or above
- Qualifications in word-processing, keyboarding and ICT, with evidence of experience in administrative procedures and competent skills in relation to keyboard speed, computer programmes, OCR scanning and design software packages.
- Significant successful experience in an assistive technology technician role in a school, office or other relevant environment
- Be willing to undertake training in braille or have a Grade 2 braille qualification or other relevant experience
- Direct experience of working with children and young people who have visual impairment and/or specific learning difficulties
- Experience of delivering formal and/or informal training and an ability to engage colleagues, pupils and school staff in participative processes
- Have good interpersonal skills and an ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
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In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.
Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
Interested in Flexible Working?
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.
For More Information Or An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Kirsten Jansen, Team Manager
Telephone: 0116 305 9400
Email: kirsten.jansen@leics.gov.uk
How To Apply
At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
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If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
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About Us
About Leicestershire County Council
At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.
Benefits
For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:
- Our Recruitment Process
- Our Organisational Values
- Our Employee Benefits
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