About us
The Visual Impairment Team is a highly specialised service supporting children and young people aged 0–25 years old. We provide tailored access to learning and deliver specialist interventions to meet the diverse needs associated with visual impairment. We are a small but expanding team of specialist LSAs supporting children with visual impairments across schools within the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
In this role, your primary responsibility will be to produce accurate, high‑quality Braille and tactile learning materials for children and young people with vision impairment, ensuring they have full access to the curriculum and can participate meaningfully in their learning. Ultimately as a Braille technician role who can work remotely from our base room on a scheduled timetable.
You will also work on a 1:1 basis with pupils to support their access through tactile resources, Braille, enlarged print, and other adapted materials, as well as enabling their engagement in the wider life of the school. Some pupils may require highly specialised and detailed support in specific areas, and you will play a key role in meeting those individual needs.
You will work under the guidance of a Qualified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (QTVI), a Qualified Teacher for Multi-Sensory Impairment (QTMSI), and a Habilitation Officer. You will also collaborate closely with ALNCos, class and subject teachers, and members of the school leadership team to support a range of pupils with visual impairments in accessing learning and participating fully in school life.
You will contribute to the planning cycle alongside the QTVI or QTMSI and Habilitation Officer, and class or subject teachers to ensure that pupils with visual impairments receive equitable access to learning opportunities which they are legal obliged to receive
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay details: Level 4 (SCP 14-19) + Special School Allowance, if successful applicant does not hold the desired qualifications for the role, post will start at Level 3 (SCP8-12) until the qualification is gained.
Day/ Hours per week: 30 hours – 5 days, Term time only - Permanent
Description: To provide support for visually impaired pupils across all schools within the Vale of Glamorgan through the production of vital specialist resources. Ensuring they have access to the curriculum and acting as a learning and practical assistant during lessons as required. You will also need to provide support to all teachers and specialists involved.
Overview of the role:
1. To produce accurate, high-quality Braille and tactile learning materials for children and young people with vision impairment, ensuring full access to the curriculum and supporting inclusive education.
2. When needed school and class support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Transcribe print materials into Braille (UEB), tactile diagrams, and large print formats.
• Use specialist software and equipment (e.g., Duxbury, Braille embossers, tactile graphic tools).
• Proofread and quality-check all Braille materials to ensure accuracy and readability.
• Adapt worksheets, textbooks, assessments, and classroom resources to meet individual pupil needs.
• Maintain secure and organised digital and physical files of transcribed materials.
• Liaise with teachers, specialist staff, and external agencies to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Support pupils in accessing Braille materials and using assistive technology where
appropriate.
• Ensure all work complies with safeguarding, data protection, and accessibility standards.
• Maintain a Braille and accessible formats library, including cataloguing, storage, and loan systems.
• Source, order, and manage stock of Braille books, tactile resources, and specialist
equipment.
• Oversee the distribution and return of resources to schools, families, and service teams.
• Support the creation of tactile diagrams, accessible textbooks, and modified learning
materials.
• Keep accurate records of loans, repairs, replacements, and resource usage.
• Provide guidance to schools and staff on selecting appropriate accessible materials.
• Collaborate with Braille transcribers, teachers, and external providers (RNIB, publishers).
• Ensure compliance with copyright, accessibility legislation, and data protection.
• Be willing and ready to support any children and young people out in educational settings when needed.
• Liaise with QTVI or QTMSI and Habilitation specialist to arrange this.
About you
Skills & Competencies:
• Strong literacy skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Unified English Braille (UEB) or willingness to undertake accredited training.
• Ability to use specialist transcription software and equipment.
• Understanding of the needs of learners with vision impairment.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong organisational and cataloguing skills.
• Understanding of Braille, large print, and accessible formats.
• Ability to manage stock, track resources, and maintain accurate records.
• Good communication skills when liaising with schools and families.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications & Experience:
• Braille transcription qualification (or willingness to train - if the successful post holder does not hold the necessary qualifications, the post will start at a Level 3 LSA role until the qualification is achieved, within a two-year timeframe)
• Experience working in education, libraries, or disability support is desirable.
• Welsh essentially beneficial but willingness to learn through the Vale internal
programmes.
• Knowledge of tactile graphics production is an advantage.
• Experience working with children or young people with VI/ALN is beneficial.
• Previous and recent experience of working with children in a range of settings, preferably with children with a visual Impairment.
• Excellent IT skills, along with experience of working with different software programmes.
• Experience of working with children individually and in groups.
• Experience of working with specialist teachers, providing feedback and evaluations.
• Experience of planning / adapting short activities for pupils.
• Excellent pupil/teacher relationships.
• Experience of monitoring and assessing pupils’ progress.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working.
• Full driver’s license with Business insurance.
You will need:
3. Braille qualification (if the successful post holder does not hold the necessary qualifications, the post will start at a Level 3 LSA role until the qualification is achieved, within a two year timeframe)
Please see the detailed description on the Advert attached for further information about the role.