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32.5 hours per week | 39 weeks per year (term time + 1 week)
Are you passionate about making education accessible for all? We are looking for an enthusiastic and resilient One-to-One Support Worker to join our dedicated team, supporting students with visual impairments.
About the Role
In this rewarding position, you will work closely with visually impaired students across the college and age ranges, helping them access the curriculum and develop greater independence. You’ll play a key role in adapting learning materials and supporting students in a way that is creative, practical, and tailored to their individual needs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Provide one-to-one support for students with visual impairments across a range of subjects.
2. Adapt and create accessible learning materials using Microsoft Word and Moon.
3. Think creatively to present information in hands-on, engaging ways that meet learning objectives.
4. Encourage and support the development of students’ independence skills.
5. Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
What We’re Looking For
6. Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, proactive attitude.
7. A good basic understanding of IT, particularly in creating accessible documents.
8. A willingness to learn and use Braille and Moon (training will be provided).
9. A creative and flexible approach to problem-solving and adapting resources.
10. Experience with Braille and Moon is desirable, but not essential.
11. Experience of supporting students with Visual impairments desirable but not essential.
12. Completed training related to supporting students with visual impairments desirable but not essential.
Ellesmere College provides education for up to 439 children and young people, from 4 to 19 years, with a range of moderate to complex learning difficulties.
This is a very exciting time for Ellesmere College as we continue to expand from 2 sites to 3 sites. We have our Aylestone Meadows Site and our Knighton Fields Centre which will be joined by a new Post-16 centre in the near future. Our multi-sites enable us to provide bespoke educational opportunities for our Post-16 students and for our students with the most complex needs, in particular those with communication and interaction difficulties including complex autism.
Ellesmere College:
13. Is a supportive and friendly environment committed to staff and student wellbeing.
14. Offers a high quality professional development programme.
15. Has a committed and enthusiastic staff and governor team.
16. Is a school where partnerships with home and other agencies are seen as vital in supporting individual students to achieve their full potential.
17. Is a place where excellence is the norm.
18. Has a comprehensive wellbeing package including access to free counselling, physiotherapy, GPs, legal advice etc.
Closing Date for Applications: 9.30am on Thursday 28th August 2025
Interview Dates: Friday 12th September 2025
How to Apply: Please apply using the online form and outline in the supporting statement section why you are the right person for this post.
Safeguarding Statement
Ellesmere College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to adhere to this commitment. Applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.