Teaching Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Greenford High School; Southall; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenford High School is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant for a visually impaired student in a supportive and thriving environment. The role requires working directly with students to help them overcome learning barriers, providing them the tools needed to succeed. No prior experience is necessary, as full training will be offered. Beyond the role, the school provides excellent professional development opportunities and a welcoming community of staff and students.

Benefits

Financial assistance for Masters and further degrees

Free access to sporting facilities and fitness gym

Supportive approach to approving staff leave

Small class sizes where possible

On-site counselling services

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Desire to help students achieve the best outcome.
• Ability to communicate well with young people.
• Experience working with young people preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work 1:1 with a visually impaired student.
• Prepare and adapt resources for student learning.
• Support other Learning Support Assistants.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

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Greenford High School

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Southall, United Kingdom

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06.08.2025

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Job Description:

Do you want to work in a successful Learning Support Department with a supportive team, where you will be valued and appreciated, and have the opportunity to develop your career by gaining more experience as a Teaching Assistant? Do you have a passion for supporting students with a visual impairment to make progress?

No previous experience with visually impaired students is necessary, as training will be provided.

Tasks

Greenford High School seeks an individual who is keen to learn about the best ways to support visually impaired students and help remove barriers to their learning. The successful candidate will be working 1:1 with a visually impaired student and will be the main point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, be responsible for preparing adapting resources and supporting other Learning Support Assistants in how to offer support.

Requirements

Desire to help students acheive the best outcome. Ability to communicate well with young people, with patience and understanding. Experience working with young people.

What our students say about our Learning Support Staff:

• “…help to give me confidence and independence in maths”
• “…is very nice and motivates me to do better”
• “…helps me with phonics so now I know more words and confidently read in class”
• “…help me when I need someone to talk to and I don’t know how”

As part of our GHS community, you will benefit from our outstanding record of learning, development and promotion opportunities, and the high value we place on our staff achieving success in their career.

As well as working alongside friendly, supportive colleagues, what does GHS offer you?

• a supportive approach to approving staff leave of absences;
• small class sizes where possible;
• financial assistance for Masters and further degrees;
• a partnership with the Institute of Education and Teach First;
• free on-site car parking spaces and secure bicycle storage;
• free access to sporting facilities and fitness gym;
• a range of health & well-being services including access to the ‘Workplace Options’ staff support scheme and onsite counselling;

Our Staff

Our school is a highly diverse community, and it is very important to us that the profile of our staff group matches that of our students. We therefore welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates from a wide range of backgrounds.

We place a high priority on valuing and supporting our staff team and are looking for outstanding professionals who desire to help young people gain the knowledge and skills to succeed in life. If you share our vision and want to join a school where your skills as a professional will be recognised and valued, please apply. Further information and application form can be found on our website. Completed application forms to be emailed to our HR Manager. CV's will not be accepted.

Employment is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks including employment references, DBS (Police) checks, fitness for work medical assessment, Identity verification and Right to Work in the UK verified.

Welcome to Greenford High School, a high achieving, truly non-selective comprehensive.

Our motto, ‘Learning to Succeed’, encapsulates our vision; we are all on a continuous journey of learning, whilst trying to achieve success in everything that we do. Our academic results are outstanding, and regularly place us in at least the top 5% of schools nationally. Our expert, carefully chosen teachers, our broad, exciting curriculum and our focused approach to developing strong study habits all mean that Greenford High is a dynamic yet disciplined place to learn.

We are known for strong relationships between staff and students; this means that
individual talents are nurtured and challenges are overcome quickly.

Greenford High School is a unique place for students and staff to grow, develop and succeed.