Learning Support Assistant, Level 4 (Qualified) or Level 3 (Unqualified) - Visual Impairment Service (30 hours)

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Vale of Glamorgan Council's Visual Impairment Team is seeking a Braille technician to produce accurate Braille and tactile materials, ensuring full curriculum access for pupils aged 0–25.

You will work under the guidance of a QTVI/QTMSI and a Habilitation Officer, collaborating with ALNCos, teachers and school leaders and may work from a base room on a scheduled timetable with remote options.

Qualifications

• Braille qualification required; if not held, post starts at Level 3 LSA until qualification is achieved within two years.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate, high‑quality Braille and tactile learning materials for visually impaired pupils across schools.
• Provide 1:1 support to pupils to access curriculum through tactile resources, Braille, enlarged print and other adapted materials.

Skills

Braille production

Pupil support

Education

Braille qualification

Job description

About Us

The Visual Impairment Team is a highly specialised service supporting children and young people aged 0–25 years old. We provide tailored access to learning and deliver specialist interventions to meet the diverse needs associated with visual impairment. We are a small but expanding team of specialist LSAs supporting children with visual impairments across schools within the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About Us

The Visual Impairment Team is a highly specialised service supporting children and young people aged 0–25 years old. We provide tailored access to learning and deliver specialist interventions to meet the diverse needs associated with visual impairment. We are a small but expanding team of specialist LSAs supporting children with visual impairments across schools within the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

In this role, your primary responsibility will be to produce accurate, high‑quality Braille and tactile learning materials for children and young people with vision impairment, ensuring they have full access to the curriculum and can participate meaningfully in their learning. Ultimately as a Braille technician role who can work remotely from our base room on a scheduled timetable.

You will also work on a 1:1 basis with pupils to support their access through tactile resources, Braille, enlarged print, and other adapted materials, as well as enabling their engagement in the wider life of the school. Some pupils may require highly specialised and detailed support in specific areas, and you will play a key role in meeting those individual needs.

You will work under the guidance of a Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI), a Qualified Teacher for Multi‑Sensory Impairment (QTMSI), and a Habilitation Officer.

You will also collaborate closely with ALNCos, class and subject teachers, and members of the school leadership team to support a range of pupils with visual impairments in accessing learning and participating fully in school life. You will contribute to the planning cycle alongside the QTVI or QTMSI and Habilitation Officer, and class or subject teachers to ensure that pupils with visual impairments receive equitable access to learning opportunities which they are legal obliged to receive

About The Role

Pay details:

Level 4 (SCP 14-19) + Special School Allowance, if successful applicant does not hold the desired qualifications for the role, post will start at Level 3 (SCP8-12) until the qualification is gained.

Day/ Hours per week:

30 hours – 5 days, Term time only - Permanent

Description:

To provide support for visually impaired pupils across all schools within the Vale of Glamorgan through the production of vital specialist resources. Ensuring they have access to the curriculum and acting as a learning and practical assistant during lessons as required. You will also need to provide support to all teachers and specialists involved.

Overview of the role:

• To produce accurate, high-quality Braille and tactile learning materials for children and young people with vision impairment, ensuring full access to the curriculum and supporting inclusive education.
• When needed school and class support.

About You

You will need:

• Braille qualification (if the successful post holder does not hold the necessary qualifications, the post will start at a Level 3 LSA role until the qualification is achieved, within a two year timeframe)

Please see the detailed description on the Advert attached for further information about the role.

Additional information

DBS Check Required:

Enhanced and Barred Both

EWC Registration Details:

It is a statutory requirement that applicants for these posts have to be registered with the Education Workforce Council before they can start work in a school. If you are not already registered further information including how to register can be found at www.ewc.wales

For Further Information, contact:

Sian Fenton – QTVI – [e-mail]

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information.