Teaching Assistants - Visual Impairment / SEND

TeacherActive Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Long-term opportunities

CPD and professional development

Dedicated consultant

Rewarding career impact

PAYE options

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments in a Wimbledon specialist SEND school. The role focuses on providing 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to individual needs and helping pupils access the curriculum.

Ideal candidates have prior TA/SEND experience and a caring, patient approach, with strong communication and behaviour management skills. A willingness to undertake personal care tasks is welcomed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker.
• Experience supporting pupils with visual impairments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SEND, including autism, PMLD, SLD or complex learning difficulties.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities where required.
• Genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments and additional SEND needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual learning requirements.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, communication and accessing the curriculum.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Support pupils with mobility, orientation and navigating their learning environment safely.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

SEND experience

Visual impairment familiarity

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Visual Impairment / SEND

Job Title: SEND Teaching Assistant – Visual Impairment

Start Date: Immediate Start

Contract: Full-Time, Monday to Friday | Long-Term Opportunities

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with visual impairments?

Do you have experience working with pupils with SEND, sensory impairments or complex learning needs?

Are you patient, compassionate and committed to helping pupils achieve their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be recruiting dedicated and enthusiastic

SEND Teaching Assistants to work within a specialist SEND school in the Wimbledon area, supporting pupils aged

3 to 16 years old with visual impairments and additional learning needs.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about inclusive education and can provide tailored support to pupils with varying levels of visual impairment, including those with complex needs and additional disabilities.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a rewarding specialist setting where you can make a genuine difference to pupils' learning, independence and development.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils aged 3–16 with visual impairments and additional SEND needs.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support, adapting activities to meet individual learning requirements.
• Assist pupils with classroom activities, communication and accessing the curriculum.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social development.
• Support pupils with mobility, orientation and navigating their learning environment safely.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists and other support staff.
• Assist with personal care where required.
• Promote a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or SEND Support Worker.
• Experience supporting pupils with visual impairments is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SEND, including autism, PMLD, SLD or complex learning difficulties.
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A willingness to undertake personal care responsibilities where required.
• A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs.

In return, TeacherActive offers:

• Competitive daily rates of £90–£120.
• Long-term opportunities within specialist SEND provisions.
• Access to CPD and professional development.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
• A rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in pupils' lives.
• PAYE payment options.

All applicants will be subject to safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.