Teaching Assistant

We are looking to appoint a caring, patient, and dedicated Assistant Teacher to support visually impaired/hearing impaired students in their learning and daily school activities. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher to ensure that students receive appropriate educational support in an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment supporting our students in removing physical and curricular barriers to achieve academic, social and independent success.

Hours: 30 hours per week/39 weeks per year

Key Responsibilities

• Assist visually impaired/hearing impaired students with classroom activities and learning tasks.
• Support students in reading, writing, and accessing learning materials in suitable formats, including Braille where applicable.
• Help prepare and adapt teaching and learning resources to meet individual needs.
• Provide guidance and support with classroom movement and daily school routines.
• Encourage students' independence, confidence, and social interaction.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other support staff.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and welcoming classroom environment.

Experience of working with visually impaired/hearing impaired students or children with special educational needs is an advantage, together with k nowledge of Braille and assistive technology.

Goo d communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, p atience, empathy, commitment, and a genuine interest in supporting children with visual impairments.