Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant

Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant - Hemel Hempstead

Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Pay: £100 per day
Hours: School hours, Monday to Friday, term time only

Do you have experience supporting children or young people with a visual impairment? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can help pupils access learning, build confidence and become more independent?

We are looking for a patient and proactive Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant to support pupils with visual and additional needs in the Hemel Hempstead area.

You will work closely with teachers and other professionals to make sure pupils can participate fully in lessons and wider school life.

As a Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant, you could be:

• Providing one-to-one or small-group support to pupils with visual impairments.

• Helping pupils access lessons, activities and learning materials.

• Adapting resources, including enlarged print, clear visual materials or accessible technology.

• Supporting pupils to move around the school safely and confidently.

• Encouraging independence, communication and social interaction.

• Working alongside teaching staff and specialist professionals.

We would like to hear from people who have:

• Experience supporting children or adults with a visual impairment.

• Experience in education, SEND, care or a related setting.

• A patient, flexible approach and strong communication skills.

• An understanding of how to promote independence.

• Experience with Braille or specialist equipment, which would be an advantage but is not essential.

If you are interested in this Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant role in Hemel Hempstead, please apply with an up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.