Impactful Visual Impairment SEND Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunities

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant

Rewarding career impact

PAYE options

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments in a Wimbledon specialist SEND school. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to individual needs and helping pupils access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have prior TA/SEND experience and a caring, patient approach, with strong communication and behaviour management skills. A willingness to undertake personal care tasks is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker.
• Experience supporting pupils with visual impairments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SEND, including autism, PMLD, SLD or complex learning difficulties.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities where required.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments and additional SEND needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual learning requirements.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, communication and accessing the curriculum.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Support pupils with mobility, orientation and navigating their learning environment safely.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND experience

Visual impairment familiarity

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments in a Wimbledon specialist SEND school. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to individual needs and helping pupils access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have prior TA/SEND experience and a caring, patient approach, with strong communication and behaviour management skills. A willingness to undertake personal care tasks is welcomed.