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Specialist Teaching Assistant for Vision Impairment

Job Introduction

Job Title: Specialist TA - Vision Support Team
Three vacancies available

25 hours: £14,849 to £17,447 per annum + £865 SEN
23 hours: £13,661 to £16,051 per annum + £796 SEN

Location: Worcestershire or Redditch
Team: Vision Support Team
Permanent Contract, Term-time only

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 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 3 committed, experienced and highly motivated Specialist Teaching Assistants with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to support a range of students at different key stages, in a variety of settings including those with complex needs. Confidence to advocate for the needs of vision impaired pupils and the ability to travel across the county is essential. You will have experience of working with children/ young people, meeting targeted outcomes and a Braille qualification or willingness to learn. All necessary training will be provided and you will have access to a range of CPD and support within the team.

Our current vacancies:

25 hours per week Redditch Primary School
23 hours per week Redditch High School
23 hours per week Worcestershire settings

For any informal enquires please contact Mel Boxall, Team Lead Tel: 01905 845685 or Email: mboxall@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.

Benefits:

You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Some of these offers include:

Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

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 27th July 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday 6th August 2025

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