Sighted Guide

Randstad Student Support; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational support organization is seeking a sighted guide in Scotland to assist a student during their practical placement at a university. This role is crucial for helping the student gain essential experience for their course. Responsibilities include observing class routines, facilitating access to educational materials, and ensuring a safe classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have strong observation skills, respect for student autonomy, and a commitment to promoting student independence.

Qualifications

• Ability to observe and understand the needs of students.
• Strong communication skills to follow the lead of the student.
• Experience in supporting educational environments.

Responsibilities

• Observe class routines and understand student needs.
• Assist in accessing documents and using technology.
• Ensure safety by removing trip hazards.

Skills

Observation skills

Understanding classroom needs

Ability to encourage independence

Job description

We are currently working with University of Aberdeen, who are looking for a sighted guide to assist a current student with their in-school placement.

This is a crucial role to ensure that the student can obtain the required experience to complete their course.

The below job description outlines some of the key duties and responsibilities that will be required.

Supporting Learning & Teaching

• Observing class and understanding needs of the children and student
• Understanding routines of the class
• Identifying children with their hands up for the student
• Having clarity that the student is the teacher in charge of learning and teaching in terms of questioning, planning and decisions around resources etc
• Support should empower the student to remain independent and fully engaged in achieving the PGDE.
• Respect the student's professional autonomy by following their lead in all teaching-related decisions.
• Encourage pupil independence by avoiding over assistance and reinforcing the student's instructions.

Practical Support

• Starting up computer & accessing documents for lessons
• Ensuring classroom is clear of trip hazards
• Ensuring they have a good awareness of the surrounding classroom/school environment (internal and external) to pre-empt and anticipate where support mayッピング may be required at a practical level...