Vision Impaired Learning Support Assistant - Eastleigh, United Kingdom - Toynbee School

Toynbee School
Toynbee School
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Eastleigh, United Kingdom

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VISION IMPAIRED LEARNING SUPPORT ASSISTANT


Previous experience of working in a school is not essential, full training on all our school systems will be provided as part of our staff induction programme.


We have a vacancy in our VI department to support pupils with a Vision impairment at KS3/KS4 in a mainstream context, and support them across the curriculum.


A working knowledge of Braille and/or the modification of resources for large print users is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Additionally, there will be the opportunity to gain accreditation in Braille and associated skills to support pupils with a vision impairment.

The VI Learning Support Assistant will be required to:

  • Be a member of a strong support team, working towards the integration of pupils with a vision impairment.
  • Assist in the classroom management of pupil(s) with a vision impairment.
  • Have classroom responsibility for the use, care and safety of VI specialist technology.
  • Liaise with mainstream teaching staff to effect appropriate adaptation of materials.
  • Support in alternative study periods/curricular activities for individual pupils, in the development of their whole school independence, helping to raise standards of achievement.
  • Occasionally support pupils with a vision impairment on out of hours educational visits, sporting locations etc.
Adapt diagrams for large print and tactile users.

Modify text to appropriate large print using Microsoft Office software or Braille, using scanners, Braille Notes, laptops and specialist software.

Prepare 3D models. Re-align original text for photocopy enlargement.

  • Be professionally discrete and able to respect confidentiality on all issues.
  • Have a professional and positive attitude at all times.
  • Have good communication skills and able to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
  • Understand the implications of individual pupil's vision impairment.
  • Have welldeveloped interpersonal skills and sense of humour enabling relationships with a variety of people.
  • Support individual pupils in the development of their personal best and have the ability to motivate and encourage pupils appropriately whilst adhering to the professional approach.
  • Work independently and with initiative.
  • Provide written contributions for reports, PIP (Personalised Information Plan) and EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan) reviews.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to the Manager of the Resource for effective support of individuals.
  • Assist in the keeping of records and the maintenance of materials and equipment.
  • Attend team meetings and curriculum team meetings when necessary.
  • Undertake any duties, which may reasonably be regarded as within the duties of the post as defined.
  • To support the Manager, the deputy manager and the HLTA with general administration in regards to the day to day organisation and running of the resource.
  • Support assistants will be given the opportunity to develop specific skills in an identified area of the curriculum, as far as possible designed to suit their interests.

The opportunity to increase personal knowledge, professional development in vision impairment and the role of the VI LSA will be offered internally and on external courses.


Support assistants will be given the opportunity to develop specific skills in an identified area of the curriculum, as far as possible designed to suit their interests.

The opportunity to increase personal knowledge, professional development in vision impairment and the role of the VI LSA will be offered internally and on external courses.


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Toynbee School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Bodycoats Road, Chandlers Ford, Hampshire, S053 2PL


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Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent


Pay:
£22,737.00-£23,058.00 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 31/05/2024
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