Braille-Skills Teaching Assistant for KS3 Learning in Cardiff

Aspire People; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting a specialist Teaching Assistant in Cardiff to support a pupil who is completely blind in Key Stage 3. You will provide one-to-one support during the school day and help access lessons across subjects.

The role requires practical Braille skills, experience using Braille in learning, adapting materials for a blind learner, and familiarity with a Mantis device. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, subject to safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Braille reading skills are essential.
• Experience using Braille to support learning across the curriculum.
• Experience adapting and modifying classwork for a completely blind learner.
• Experience using a Mantis device.
• Enhanced DBS for Children or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support throughout the school day.
• Adapt learning materials so the pupil can access lessons across different subjects.
• Support the pupil's learning, independence and classroom participation.
• Work closely with teaching staff to ensure resources are accessible.

Skills

Braille reading skills

Braille support across curriculum

Adapting materials for blind learner

Mantis device experience

KS3 curriculum support

DBS Update Service eligibility

Job description

Aspire People is recruiting a specialist Teaching Assistant in Cardiff to support a pupil who is completely blind in Key Stage 3. You will provide one-to-one support during the school day and help access lessons across subjects.

The role requires practical Braille skills, experience using Braille in learning, adapting materials for a blind learner, and familiarity with a Mantis device. This is a full-time position with an immediate start, subject to safeguarding checks.