Support Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Support Assistant for a visually impaired student in London. This role is vital in creating an inclusive and supportive educational environment, focusing on fostering the student's independence and resilience. You will work closely with teachers and the student's family to ensure effective learning and development. This temporary position offers the potential for permanent placement, providing an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a student's life. Join a team committed to safeguarding and empowering students in their educational journey.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Assistance with applications

Potential for permanent placement

Qualifications

• Applicants must have appropriate qualifications and training.
• Experience working with visually impaired students is beneficial.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Empathy

Teaching Assistance

Organizational Skills

Education

Relevant Qualifications in Education or Support

Job description

Support Assistant for Visually Impaired Student, London

Client:

Protocol Education

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

b531c633976d

Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Support Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Location: Ealing

Start Date: June/September 2024

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.

Applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted include statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with potential for permanent placement later.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding children and undertakes checks in accordance with 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. All workers must undertake or have completed a valid DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

We provide FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training. Full assistance is provided for applications.

Note: Non-passport holders may require a work permit. More info is available on our Blog.

Applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button. Do not include bank or payment details in your application.

Created on 26/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom