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About the role:
You will have a strong understanding of the development, learning and access needs of children and young people with vision impairments and will possess the specialist knowledge and skills to make a meaningful and lasting impact on their lives and educational outcomes. You will promote children’s achievements and inclusion through the delivery of high-quality direct specialist assessments, teaching, support and advice. You will be responsible for a caseload of children and young people with vision impairments across the age range.
About you:
You will be a qualified teacher with a minimum of 3-years’ experience and have experience of acting in a support and advisory capacity to schools. You should have an appreciation of the local needs of schools and communities.
What you will do:
Undertake specialist functional vision assessments, and provide accessible written reports that include classroom implications, support strategies and outcomes.
Conduct environmental audits of learning spaces and advising on modifications and adaptations to maximise access to information and learning.
Advise on and support the use of specialist low vision aids, assistive technology and adapted resources (e.g., large print, Braille, tactile materials, audio)
Offer expert guidance on the implications of vision impairment to supplement and enhance expertise within schools
Deliver specialist direct teaching, and support children, schools and parents
Safeguarding Statement
Powys County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.