Job Introduction
Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant for Vision Impairment
Salary: £11,377 - £13,257
18 Hours per Week
Location: Redditch
Team: Sensory Support Team (VI)
Permanent Contract
The Role:
We are a highly regarded, friendly team supporting learners with a sensory impairment in mainstream settings across the county. This is an opportunity to join us as a Specialist Teaching Assistant working one to one with children or young people with a vision impairment in their educational setting in Worcestershire. You will be working with Qualified Teachers of Children with a Vision Impairment / Multisensory Impairment, a Habilitation Specialist, and Specialist Practitioners, as well as school based staff.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated Specialist Teaching Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to support and advocate for the needs of a pupil with a vision impairment. The ability to travel across the county is essential as there may be opportunities to work in other settings in future. You will have experience of working with children/ young people and a willingness to learn Braille and access strategies . All necessary training will be provided and you will have a range of CPD and support within the team.
Our current vacancy:
- 18 hours per week Redditch - HOW College
For any informal enquires please contact Claire Bradnock Tel: 07511045610 cbradnock2@worcestershire.gov.uk
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken and right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.
Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 21st June 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 25th June 2026
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