Braille Teacher

Remedy Social Work; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider in Gloucester is looking for a compassionate Teacher/Specialist Support Teacher to work with a vision-impaired student. This role involves teaching Braille, modifying lesson resources, and supporting the student's learning and independence. The ideal candidate has experience in teaching visually impaired learners and possesses strong communication and organisational skills. This position offers flexible hours, making it adaptable to your schedule.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Unified English Braille.
• Experience teaching or tutoring visually impaired learners is essential.
• Understanding child development principles and effective teaching methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support the student in reading and writing Braille.
• Modify lesson resources into accessible formats like Braille, audio, tactile resources.
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to meet the student's needs.
• Support the student in building confidence and independence.
• Collaborate with family and support staff when appropriate.

Skills

Unified English Braille

Teaching visually impaired learners

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Patience and empathy

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate, skilled, and motivated Teacher/Specialist Support Teacher to work with a vision‑impaired student, providing high‑quality support including Braille‑based learning.

This is 15 hours a week, but can be flexible with this.

About the Role

• Teach and support the student in reading and writing Braille.
• Modify lesson resources into accessible formats (eg Braille, audio, tactile resources)
• Develop and adapt lesson plans to meet our student's needs
• Support our student in building confidence and independence
• Collaborate with family and support staff where appropriate

Requirements

• Proficiency in Unified English Braille
• Experienced teaching or tutoring visually impaired learners
• A deep understanding of child development principles and effective teaching methodologies.
• Patience, empathy, and the ability to motivate students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.