Vision-Impaired Learner Support TA for Children and Teens

Oldham Council; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Oldham Council is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment to support inclusion and help learners access the curriculum across settings in Oldham borough.

You will work under Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment, providing effective support, preparing accessible materials and implementing personalised programmes for pupils with vision impairment in schools and homes as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with CYP, staff and families.
• Sound knowledge, skills and direct experience of working with CYP with a vision impairment.
• A good standard of literacy with the ability to contribute to reports.
• Grade 1 or Grade 2 braille qualification or willingness to attain.
• The use of a car is necessary to work in settings throughout the borough.

Responsibilities

• To support the inclusion of children and young people with a vision impairment and contribute to excellent outcomes and aspirations.
• To supervise, assist and support pupils in schools and settings, to access learning activities, through knowledge of the curriculum and how CYP with vision impairment learn.
• To work collaboratively with service staff, school staff, families and other professionals under supervision of the Qualified Teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Vision impairment experience

Braille qualification

Car required

Job description

Oldham Council is recruiting a Teaching Assistant for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment to support inclusion and help learners access the curriculum across settings in Oldham borough.

You will work under Qualified Teachers of Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment, providing effective support, preparing accessible materials and implementing personalised programmes for pupils with vision impairment in schools and homes as required.