Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Braille User

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Colchester seeks two proficient braille users to join their Learning Support Team. The role involves providing one-to-one support to a visually impaired student and creating braille resources. This is a full-time, permanent position with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Proficient braille user required.
• Support for visually impaired student.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support for a visually impaired student.
• Create braille resources.

Skills

Braille

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8600-360S

Position Type: Teaching/Child Support

Pay Range: £24,176 - 29,036 (actual salary)

Position Start Date: 26/08/2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 02/06/2025 Midday

Date of Interviews: Mid June

We require two proficient braille users to join our Learning Support Team. You will work with a visually impaired student undertaking an A Level programme, providing one-to-one support, including creating braille resources.

You may also be required to work with other students with high-level and complex needs at different times during the week.

TO APPLY: please visit the College website https://www.colchsfc.ac.uk where you can find full details and apply for the post.

Information about the School

The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country. Our aim is to provide broad, high-quality academic and general education programs. Currently, we have over 3000 full-time students, and the development of each individual student is prioritized. Operating as a young adult environment, the College provides a bridge between school and higher education or employment. In September 2024, the College merged with Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge, forming The Sixth Form Colleges Trust.

As a large and innovative college, we emphasize career development and training for all staff, offering opportunities for further qualifications and skills enhancement. We support, guide, and develop our staff to meet career needs. We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment procedures to ensure safeguarding. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Human Resources Department
The Sixth Form College
North Hill, Colchester
Essex, CO1 1SN
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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