SEN Teaching Assistant – Visual Impairment

Oakfield Primary Academy are looking to recruit a SEN Associate Teacher to support a child with visual impairment. This will be a fixed term contract until 31st August 2025.

The salary is £23,337 full time equivalent, actual pro rata salary £17,332.97 based on 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 38 weeks per year. 

Additional payments will be made depending on the level of need the pupil have.

We are looking for an Associate Teacher who has good SEN experience to promote the access, achievements and well-being of a child who is sight impaired. You will be able to liaise with vision impairment specialists and SENCO to deliver programmes and support relevant to the child. You will be able to prepare and modify resources to be used in pre-Braille activities, whilst guiding to participate in mainstream teaching, wherever possible.

Skills:

Use of specialist Braille equipment and specialist ICT equipment for vision impairment
Working with, or caring for, children with VI
Some involvement with additional learning, physical, communication, social and emotional needs.
Good English and Mathematical skills
Relevant qualifications NVQ 2 and 3 in childcare and learning (level 2 only may be acceptable if a willingness to work towards NVQ3 can be demonstrated)
Flexibility and use of initiative
Strong communication skills
The ability to work alongside as part of a team
Patience and understanding of the ways different children learn
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Our staff benefits package includes:

Commitment to your ongoing Continued Professional Development
Family friendly/sociable working hours and a work-life balance
Half day Christmas shopping
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
Contributions towards eye tests and glasses if needed
2 family days, on top of your annual leave entitlement
Onsite parking

The Golden Thread Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and therefore is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. In line with KCSIE guidance, all candidates who are shortlisted will be subject to an online search. This search is not part of the shortlisting process itself and all shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to address any issues of concern resulting from the search.

Two references are also required prior to commencement of employment.

Early applications are encouraged, and The Golden Thread Alliance reserves the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.