Visual Impairment TA — Enabling Independent Learning

Prospero Teaching; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant to support pupils with visual impairments in Hemel Hempstead. You will work with teachers to help learners participate in lessons and school life.

Responsibilities include one-to-one or small-group support, adapting materials, and promoting independence with guidance from specialists. Experience in education or SEND is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children or adults with a visual impairment.
• Experience in education, SEND, care or a related setting.
• Patient, flexible approach and strong communication skills.
• Understanding of how to promote independence.
• Experience with Braille or specialist equipment would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with visual impairments.
• Help pupils access lessons, activities and learning materials.
• Adapt resources, including enlarged print, clear visuals or accessible technology.
• Support pupils to move around the school safely and confidently.
• Encourage independence, communication and social interaction.
• Work alongside teaching staff and specialist professionals.

Skills

Patient

Flexible

Strong communication

Experience with visual impairment

Team collaboration

Education

Education, SEND or related setting experience

Job description

Prospero Teaching is seeking a Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant to support pupils with visual impairments in Hemel Hempstead. You will work with teachers to help learners participate in lessons and school life.

Responsibilities include one-to-one or small-group support, adapting materials, and promoting independence with guidance from specialists. Experience in education or SEND is preferred.