Learning Support Assistant — Visually Impaired

Fairfield High School; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD support

Onsite parking

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Tests

Job summary

Fairfield High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support visually impaired students. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days, with a temporary maternity cover. Salary £23,459 - £25,004 per year, actual figure based on experience.

The successful candidate will work in whole class settings and small group interventions, with SENDCO and LSAs, taking an active role in administrative support and pupil records, including SIMS/CPOMS, and liaising with families.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with visually impaired students.
• Ability to maintain student files and records (SIMS, CPOMS) if applicable.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning in lessons.
• Familiarise students with the school building and systems.
• Adapt class materials to support student access.
• Communicate with students’ families.

Skills

Experience with VI students

Initiative

Team collaboration

Job description

Fairfield High School is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to support visually impaired students. The role is 37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 inset days, with a temporary maternity cover. Salary £23,459 - £25,004 per year, actual figure based on experience.

The successful candidate will work in whole class settings and small group interventions, with SENDCO and LSAs, taking an active role in administrative support and pupil records, including SIMS/CPOMS, and liaising with families.