Vision Impairment Teaching Assistant – Inclusion & Learning

Oldham Council; Oldham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Discounted gym membership

Staff discount scheme

Cycle to Work

Wellbeing support

Peer support groups

Job summary

Oldham Council's Sensory and Physical Support Service is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment in Oldham. This role focuses on inclusion, under supervision of Qualified Teachers, to prepare accessible materials and support individual programmes.

The post requires Grade 1/2 Braille qualification (or willingness to attain), strong literacy, excellent communication, and a valid driving ability to work across borough settings.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with CYP with vision impairment.
• Good literacy to contribute to reports.
• Grade 1 or Grade 2 Braille qualification or willingness to attain.

Responsibilities

• Support inclusion of children with vision impairment and overcome barriers to learning.
• Work with Qualified Teachers to provide support and prepare accessible curriculum materials.
• Implement personalised work programmes in different schools/settings/homes as required.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Literacy

Braille qualification

Driving

Job description

Oldham Council's Sensory and Physical Support Service is seeking a Teaching Assistant for Children and Young People with a Vision Impairment in Oldham. This role focuses on inclusion, under supervision of Qualified Teachers, to prepare accessible materials and support individual programmes.

The post requires Grade 1/2 Braille qualification (or willingness to attain), strong literacy, excellent communication, and a valid driving ability to work across borough settings.