Overview
Location: Barnsley
Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable
Are you passionate about making education accessible for all learners? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support students with visual impairments in a specialist SEND school setting.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide tailored 1:1 and small group support to students with visual impairments.
* Adapt learning materials into accessible formats (e.g., Braille, large print, tactile resources).
* Assist with mobility and orientation around the school environment.
* Work closely with the class teacher and external specialists to implement EHCP targets.
* Foster independence and confidence in learners through consistent, supportive interaction.
Requirements
* Proven experience supporting children or young people with visual impairments.
* Knowledge of assistive technologies and accessibility tools.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* A patient, empathetic, and proactive approach to learning support.
Desirable
* Additional training in visual impairment (e.g., Braille, VI awareness, habilitation).
* Experience working in a SEND school environment.
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