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Specialist Support Assistant for Vision Impaired Children
2 months ago
The Sensory Impairment Support Service provides high-quality support to children and young people with sensory impairments (Hearing and/or Vision) in schools and colleges across the borough of Trafford.
We have a strong commitment to multi-agency working, inclusive education, high standards of attainment, and quality of life experiences for all our students.
This post involves supporting the learning and inclusion of children and young people 0-25 years with Vision Impairment in a range of schools and settings across the borough.
About YouWe are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated teaching assistant to join our team.
You should hold a relevant level 3 qualification.
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes;
valuing and respecting others' contribution, you will work together to deliver service;
you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong;
you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
About UsTrafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford's huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career.
The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great.
In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace.
The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Key Responsibilities- To bring a specialist, professional approach to the support of vision impaired pupils in educational settings.
- To support vision impaired students (0-25years) in a classroom setting on an individual basis or as part of a small group.
- To be a key worker for a vision impaired child / young person once appropriate experience has been gained.
- To implement individual teaching and learning programmes (ILPs) designed by the Service, record progress and work with a QTVI to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme.
- To contribute to the writing of ILPs, following set guidelines, and to the writing of summary reports for pupils.
- To undertake relevant research and training specific to meeting the needs of pupils with vision impairment.
- To work co-operatively in classrooms alongside school staff.
- To undertake the preparation and modification of materials in a range of formats for vision impaired pupils including use of the scanner, computer, IPAD, specialist software and equipment.
- To learn skills in non-sighted methods of communication i.e. Braille and tactile diagrams. (Prepared to learn to read and record in Braille).
- To work alongside other professionals and attend relevant meetings if required by Service Manager.
- To liaise closely with parents/ carers.
- To participate in training provided for schools.
- To encourage teachers and others to develop a high level of expectation both in and out of educational settings, and to be open to alternative teaching strategies to ensure the inclusion of vison impaired students.
A full current driving license and daily use of a car is required.
An enhanced DBS check with children check will be required.
