Support Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Protocol Education Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant for a visually impaired student. This temporary role is vital for creating an inclusive learning environment, where you'll assist the student throughout their school day, encouraging their independence and social interactions. You'll collaborate closely with teachers and the student's family, track progress, and adapt teaching materials to ensure accessibility. This position not only enhances the student's academic journey but also contributes to their overall development. If you are passionate about making a difference in a child's life, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Candidates must have appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience working with visually impaired students is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist a visually impaired student throughout the school day.
• Encourage the student's independence and resilience in learning.
• Support teachers with lesson planning and preparation.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teaching Assistance

Adaptability

Education

Relevant qualifications for supporting students

Job description

Support Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Location: Ealing

Responsibilities:

1. Assist a visually impaired student throughout the school day, including in classrooms, breakfast club, break times, lunch times, study club, and after-school activities.
2. Encourage the student's resilience and independence in learning and social interactions with peers and staff.
3. Work closely with the student's family to address concerns and support the child's overall development.
4. Support teachers with lesson planning and preparation.
5. Track the student's progress through interim reports and exercise books.
6. Provide regular feedback on the student's achievements to parents, carers, and professionals.
7. Create resources to ensure curriculum accessibility.
8. Offer pre- and post-tutoring assistance to help the student grasp lesson materials and key concepts.
9. Maintain effective communication with the student's family to support consistent behaviour management at home and implement external support.
10. Monitor progress, set targets, and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented.
11. Modify teaching materials to help the student access key lesson points and objectives independently.
12. Lead small group sessions to help the student achieve their targets.

This role is crucial in fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for a visually impaired student, promoting their academic and social development.

Pay: Pay rate is dependent on experience & qualifications.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Note: This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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