At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with vision impairment in their educational settings.
- Company: Friendly team dedicated to helping learners with sensory impairments.
- Benefits: Comprehensive training, CPD opportunities, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Opportunities to work across various settings in Worcestershire.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a willingness to learn Braille.
The predicted salary is between 23400 - 29910 £ per year.
We are a highly regarded, friendly team supporting learners with a sensory impairment in mainstream settings across the county. This is an opportunity to join us as a Specialist Teaching Assistant working one to one with children or young people with a vision impairment in their educational setting in Worcestershire.
You will be working with Qualified Teachers of Children with a Vision Impairment / Multisensory Impairment, a Habilitation Specialist, and Specialist Practitioners, as well as school based staff.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated Specialist Teaching Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to support and advocate for the needs of a pupil with a vision impairment. The ability to travel across the county is essential as there may be opportunities to work in other settings in future.
You will have experience of working with children/ young people and a willingness to learn Braille and access strategies. All necessary training will be provided and you will have a range of CPD and support within the team.
Specialist Teaching Assistant for Vision Impairment in Hollywood employer: Worcestershire County Council
Join our dedicated team in Worcestershire, where we prioritise a supportive and inclusive work culture that empowers our Specialist Teaching Assistants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children with vision impairments. With comprehensive training, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment alongside experienced practitioners, we ensure that our employees grow both personally and professionally while advocating for the needs of our learners.
Contact Details:
Worcestershire County Council Recruitment Team
