Teaching Assistant VI PERI

Number of Vacancies:

1

Time Type:

Part time

Worker Type:

Regular

Proposed Interview Date:

Monday, July 27, 2026

Hours of Work:

32.5

Hiring Manager:

Helen Burrows

Contact Number:

01482 318408

Job Description Summary:

Vision Support Specialist Teaching Assistant Level 4 - Grade 7 - Salary £32,597 - 35,412 (actual salary for this post would be £24,846 - £27,113)
This is a Term Time, Permanent position for 32.5 hours a week.
The Integrated Sensory and Physical Service (IPaSS) is based at 125 Wingfield Road, Hull. However, this post will be based in educational settings across the city.
Proposed start date: Monday 7 September 2026
IPaSS offers support to children and young people with vision and hearing impairments and physical difficulties in a range of settings across the city. We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Level 4 Vision Support Teaching Assistant to join the Vision Support Team. The role is based within educational settings and the successful candidate should be prepared to work in different nurseries, schools or colleges, supporting a range of students, dependent on service needs. This post is Monday to Friday and work hours are 8:30 - 3:30 each day, with a 30 minute break for lunch. It is not possible to work from home or to have flexible hours due to the nature of the work.
You will be expected to work with the educational setting staff to support access to the curriculum by:
• Supporting a vision impaired child or young person 1:1 throughout the school day
• Produce high quality resources in the appropriate format - Braille, tactile format, large print or digital
• Maintain effective communication with class and subject teachers to ensure resources are appropriate and useful
• Provide direct classroom support where needed to ensure access to the curriculum and safety
• Follow directions from the Qualified Teachers of the Vision Impaired (QTVI) and Lead Practitioners to provide 1:1 teaching of specialist skills
• Build strong relationships with the learner to provide emotional support and develop resilience
• Support learners in settings ranging from pre-school to sixth-form and foster independence
In return, we offer:
• Access to nationally recognised training and qualifications
• Support from a highly skilled team
• A rewarding and interesting career
Skills and qualifications:
• Maths and English GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above or equivalent (essential)
• Ability to move efficiently between locations across the city
• SEND or HLTA qualification (desirable)
• Qualified UEB Braillist OR willingness to undertake Braille and other specialist training
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Ability to work at pace and under pressure
• Ability to implement, monitor and review schemes of work
• Ability to support children and young people with transition between phases and/or schools
• Ability to help organise, manage and adapt educational resources in the learning environment
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janette Machin on 07710 114 078.
If the postholder requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS disclosure the candidate is required to declare full details of everything on their criminal record unless the conviction/s and/or caution/s are considered “protected” in line with filtering rules for DBS checks.
ROLE AND PURPOSE
To work under the instruction and guidance of teachers and specialist staff, under an agreed system of supervision, to plan, prepare, and deliver learning activities for individuals and small groups. To monitor children and young people (CYP), record and report upon pupil achievements/ progress in and out of the classroom. To apply specialist knowledge relating to visual difficulties to support pupil achievement, progress and independence.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Support for Children and Young PeopleTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and/or vulnerable adults.
2. Provide skilled support to CYP with visual impairment to enable them to access and participate in the curriculum, wider school community and activities.
3. Use specialist skills/ training/ knowledge / experience relating to visual impairment to support pupil’s learning and independence.
4. Promote the inclusion, engagement and participation of all CYP within educational environments.
5. Establish constructive relationships with CYP setting challenging and demanding expectations promoting self-esteem.
6. Use ICT effectively to support/ record learning, developing CYP competence / independence in its use.
7 Plan , deliver and monitor small group interventions including both pupils with/ without visual impairments.
8. Support for TeachersSupport teachers with the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of support/ learning plans and learning activities selecting appropriate resources, adjusting activities according to pupil responses, marking work and accurately recording progress and achievement.
9. Provide objective and accurate feedback/ records to the teacher as required, on pupil progress and other matters ensuring the availability of appropriate evidence.
10. Be responsible for keeping and updating records as agreed with the teacher, contributing to reviews of systems/ records as requested.
11. Work with teachers to establish appropriate learning environments, taking in to account CYPs needs, backgrounds and interests.
12. Under the guidance of Teachers and specialist staff use / maintain specialist aids/ resources/ equipment to address visual impairments.
13. Under the guidance of specialist teachers provide advice and support to school based staff, modelling appropriate strategies to promote pupil engagement and achievement.
14. Provide advice and support to mainstream non specialist staff regarding the use of/ maintenance of specialist resources and equipment to address visual impairments
15. Administer and assess using routine tests and invigilate exams/ tests.
16. Use ICT effectively to support/ record learning and develop CYPs competence and independence in its use.
17. Support for the serviceComply with policies and procedures including those relating to safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality, health and safety reporting concerns to an appropriate person.
18. Attend and participate in meetings/ training as required.
19. Supervise CYP on visits, trips, and out of school activities/support in homes as required.
20. Participate in discussions with parents / carers under the direction of the teacher.
21. The Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 and associated legislation places responsibilities for health and safety on Hull City Council, as your employer and you as an employee of the council. In addition to the Councils overall duties, the post holder has personal responsibility for their own health & safety and that of other employees; additional and more specific responsibilities are identified in the Council’s Corporate H&S policy.

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Compensation Grades:

GRADES 7.

Pay Ranges:

£32,597.00 - £35,412.00

Job Classifications:

3- Not Politically Restricted - Designated As Not Politically Sensitive (Politically Restricted Posts), 5- Enhanced & Childrens Barring List - (Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)), Essential 3A - It is essential for the postholder to have a current driving licence and to provide a car for work. (i.e. someone who did not meet these requirements could not be appointed to the post, since it would be impossible for the postholder to do the job without using a private car). These requirements would be essential criteria on the person specification for the post. (Travel Allowance Policy), No - (Statutory Post), TAS - Teaching Assistant (School WorkForce Census), TAS - Teaching Assistant (School WorkForce Census), Yes - (Childcare Disqualification Requirement)

Benefits of Working of Hull City Council:
- A competitive salary
- An excellent pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Initially 23 days annual leave depending on length of service. You will also get eight public holidays per year, and three additional days off, one in May/August and one during the Christmas/New year period
- Career development and learning experiences from a range of training courses and learning methods
- Supportive and forward-thinking culture
- Great career development opportunities

Please ensure that you complete and submit your application by midnight prior to the closing date. Please ensure that your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria against the person specification as listed in the job description.

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