Technical Resources Officer - Sensory Needs Service

Are you passionate about technology and making a difference? Would you like to join a dedicated team of amazing teachers and support staff by providing specialist equipment, accessible resources and innovative solutions that empower children and young people to achieve their full potential? If so, then this post will interest you. The Sensory Needs Service are seeking a motivated and skilled Technical Resource Officer to join our specialist Vision Impairment Support Team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with vision impairments by ensuring they have access to the specialist technology, equipment, and adapted resources they need to thrive. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will provide technical expertise, manage specialist equipment and assistive technology, produce accessible learning materials, and support educational settings to maximise the effective use of resources. The successful candidate will play a vital role in helping children and young people develop independence, participate fully in education, and achieve their potential. We are looking for candidates who have: RQF Level 2 in English and Mathematics Grade 2 Braille qualification or a willingness and ability to achieve this within an agreed period following appointment Strong IT skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues with experience working with technology and technical equipment, ideally within education Experience of supporting children and young people with a visual impairment and an understanding of their educational and accessibility needs Experience in managing multiple priorities and work independently as well as part of a team. Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Closing date for applications 30 August 2026. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI . Full time salary for this role is pro rata to approximately £28,350 per annum for term time only working. Interviews will take place in person on Wednesday 9 September 2026 at County Hall in Lewes. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. If you are passionate about technology, accessibility, and helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning, we would love to hear from you. Join us and help ensure that every child with a visual impairment has the tools and support they need to succeed. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Emma Chaplin at [email protected] to request a MS teams call or phone call. Choose East Sussex!