Visual Impairment SEND Teaching Assistant – Immediate Start

TeacherActive Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Long-term opportunities

CPD & development

Dedicated consultant

Making a difference

PAYE options

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in 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.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Visual impairment experience

SEND knowledge

Patient and adaptable

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Personal care willingness

Passion for helping children

Job description

TeacherActive is recruiting dedicated SEND Teaching Assistants to work in 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.