This is a unique opportunity providing an experienced Advanced TA Practitioner the opportunity work 3 days per week at Exhall Grange Specialist School and 2 days per week support young people across Warwickshire in other educational provisions or the home through the Warwickshire Vision Support Service. About The Warwickshire Vision Support Service The Warwickshire Vision Support Service leads and manages the specialist support services on behalf of Warwickshire County Council, providing outreach support for children with visual impairments from birth to 25 years in homes, early years’ settings, schools and colleges. About Exhall Grange Specialist School Exhall Grange is a 4-19 school which provides a nurturing environment and meets the needs of children and young people with social, communication and interaction difficulties including Autism, social, emotional and mental health needs, physical difficulties, sensory impairment and complex medical needs. Many of our children and young people are physically or emotionally extremely vulnerable or have life limiting conditions. Some of our pupils are highly anxious and require our calm, predictable and nurturing environment in order to access school. We are committed to ensuring all our pupils reach their full potential and encourage all of our pupils and staff to “Be Your Best Self” which encapsulates our core purpose. All pupils follow the National Curriculum at a level appropriate to their ability and needs. We are destination driven and focus on developing the skills our pupils need for independence, employment and life. We encourage our pupils to develop the qualities of our school values: Respect, Resilience, Confidence, Motivation, Aspiration and Integrity. This is as important to us as the academic and vocational curriculum. About the role We are seeking to appoint from September 2026 an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to work with children and young people up to the age of 25 years of age with a visual impairment both in a school environment and across Warwickshire. This means that you could be working with any age group within the school from Early Years Foundation Stage to Post 16. The Exhall Grange V.I department currently consists of a qualified teacher of the visually impaired, an advanced TA practitioner, three specialist level 3 teaching assistants and two habilitation officers. Due to the increase in pupils with a visual impairment we are seeking to grow the team. The role will involve providing interventions both within class and outside of the classroom in a wide range of areas from the V.I curriculum framework. The successful candidate will be able to fulfil the essential criteria for this position which include the following. A full list can be found in the Job Description:- • Hold a recognised and relevant qualification a NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) • Hold an advanced V.I. practitioner qualification • Have a minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths at Grades A-C or Grade 4-9 • Have a good understanding of Special Educational Needs • Have considerable experience of working to support pupils learning across the V.I. curriculum framework • Have a full UK driving licence with access to their own vehicle with business insurance • Have Manual Handling training or be willing to undertake immediate training • Understand and be able to work with Care Plans • Have a knowledge of specialist equipment, its uses and operation and the ability to demonstrate to other e.g. braillers, embossers • IT skills sufficient to use computerised technologies to provide VI resources You will have the opportunity to work both as part of an enthusiastic VI Department within this unique Specialist Provision and as part of a team of Qualified Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments. You will become a valued member of an encouraging and friendly staff group. The salary range for this position is £ 33,699 - £ 36,363 full time equivalent which equates to £ 25,460 - £ 27,473 per annum actual salary for 32.5 hours per week working term time plus 5 training days. Mileage is paid at a rate of 45p per mile. The closing time/date is : 09.00 a.m on Monday 13 April 2026. Completed applications forms should be sent to :- Ms P Kane, HR Officer, Exhall Grange Specialist School, Easter Way, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9HP Or via email to recruitment@exhallgrange.co.uk. All email applications received will be acknowledged. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 21 April 2026. As part of our safer employment processes, we can only accept Warwickshire County Council application forms, so please do not send CVs. in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, internet searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates and successful candidates will require an enhanced Child and Adult workforce Disclosure and Barring check. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via email and references will be sought prior to interview.