Specialist Teaching Assistant for Children with Vision Impairment
Job Summary
Contract Type:
Term-time only (Temporary)
Working Pattern:
Please see advert text
Advert Start Date:
24/03/2023
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 30/04/2023 23:59
Salary:
Grade 3 - £22,369 - £24,054 per annum (pro rata)
Employment Location:
Bunnyhill Centre, Sunderland
Further Information
Specialist Teaching Assistant for Children with Vision Impairment
VI Team
Working Term Time only (39 weeks)
Grade 3 - £22,369 - £24,054 per annum (pro rata)
Fixed term position until 30 June 2024
Closing date - Applications will be shortlisted when received and this advert may be withdrawn early if positions are filled
This is a specialist Teaching Assistant within our VI Team to support pupils with a Vision Impairment to support access the curriculum.
You will be able to demonstrate resilience, initiative, patience and a passion for working with and assisting young people to learn. In return we offer good opportunities for career progression.
You must have proven literacy and numeracy skills, equivalent to GCSE: Grade 4 -9/Grade C and above. You should also hold a full driving licence and access to transport as you will be required to travel between schools.
A working knowledge of Braille and/or the modification of resources for large print users is desirable, but not essential as training will be given. Additionally, there will be the opportunity for you to gain accreditation in Braille and associated skills to support pupils with vision impairment.
If you wish to have an informal discussion about this position please contact: Caroline Farmer, Sensory Team Leader on email: caroline.farmer@togetherforchildren.org.uk.
Together for Children is committed to developing and retaining a workforce that is representative of the diverse local communities that we support across Sunderland. We’re striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all employees feel valued and diversity is celebrated by everyone.
As part of this commitment, we work collaboratively with our established employee networks:
• Accessibility Network
• LGBTQ+ Network
• Racial Equality Network
We welcome and encourage job applications from candidates regardless of their age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race, and background.
As well as an attractive and competitive salary, other benefits of working for Together for Children include agile working arrangements, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and a flexi-time scheme. A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme is also on offer to all employees.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.