One-to-One Visual Impairment Learning Support Assistant

Ealing Council (London Borough of Ealing); Southall; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormers Wells High School seeks a dedicated Visual Impairment Learning Support Assistant to support a visually impaired student. You will enable access to the curriculum using braille, assistive technology and specialist resources, ensuring participation in lessons and school life.

Working with teachers, the SENCO and Vision Impairment specialists, you will promote independence, confidence and self-advocacy, within a supportive, diverse secondary school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with vision impairment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and external agencies.
• Willingness to follow Trust procedures and work as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a visually impaired student in and out of class.
• Facilitate learning through braille, assistive technology, tactile resources, and audio materials.
• Collaborate with teaching staff, SENCO, QTVI and others to enable curriculum access.
• Promote independence, confidence and self-advocacy for the student.
• Support inclusive and nurturing school life and wellbeing.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Flexibility

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Tools

Braille

Assistive technology

Tactile resources

Job description

Dormers Wells High School seeks a dedicated Visual Impairment Learning Support Assistant to support a visually impaired student. You will enable access to the curriculum using braille, assistive technology and specialist resources, ensuring participation in lessons and school life.

Working with teachers, the SENCO and Vision Impairment specialists, you will promote independence, confidence and self-advocacy, within a supportive, diverse secondary school setting.