Teaching Assistant: Visual Impairment Support - Camborne, United Kingdom - Athena Learning Trust

Athena Learning Trust

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Camborne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Role Summary

As Teaching Assistant:
Visual Impairment Support, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our students receive world class education.

You will take a pro-active role in the support of the educational, developmental and social needs of our visually impaired students.

You will work closely with teachers, school staff and students to ensure that all students receive the support and guidance they need to succeed and go on to lead great lives.

As Visual Impairment Support you will primarily work with individuals or groups of learners who require additional support to access their education, due to a Visual Impairment.

This will include adapting resources into an accessible format (such as Braille) and liaising with professionals.

Additionally, you will provide a high level of practical assistance and be a key role model for the wider class and school.

Key areas of responsibility - What will you be doing

Build Knowledge

To assist visually impaired students in developing knowledge, skills and attitudes as defined by the curriculum.
To take into account the learning support involved to aid the children to learn as effectively as possible.
To assist in preparing, using and maintaining relevant teaching resources, including adapting resources into an accessible format (e.g. Braille and tactile models).
To support students with a Visual Impairment to manage their assistive technologies and ensure that basic classroom materials are available for use.
To supervise an individual or small group of children within a class under the overall control of the teacher.
The post holder is responsible for his/her own selfdevelopment on a continuous basis, including gaining Level 1 and 2 UEB (if not already held).
To encourage social integration and individual development of students. To develop methods of promoting and reinforcing students' selfesteem.

Build Trust

To support visually impaired students through the provision of a high level assistance in practical organisation of class activities and group work.
To establish supportive relationships with the student/s concerned and to encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students.
To be aware of confidential issues linked to home/student/teacher/school work and to ensure the confidentiality of such sensitive information.
As appropriate, liaising with parents and carers to ensure the effective education of young people with a Visual Impairment.

Prioritisation

To assist with lunch and break time supervision of children.

Clarity and Energy

To provide Braille resources as required.
To develop methods of promoting/reinforcing the student's selfesteem and to promote independence through the development of selfhelp skills.
To carry out administrative tasks associated with all of the above duties as directed by the teacher and SENco.
To work in conjunction with associated professionals working with young people with a VI (such as the Teacher of the VI and Habilitation specialists) and undertake recommended actions.
To accompany children on educational visits and outings as supervised by the Teacher.

Follow Up

To assist with the assessment, monitoring and recording of children's progress, health, behaviour and general wellbeing.
To feedback any information (including concerns) regarding the wellbeing and educational needs of children to the teacher, SENco or Principal as appropriate.

To meet with the Student Support Centre Manager, Head of Individual Needs and/or other appropriate staff.

Person Specification - How you will be doing it

Dream Big

Deliver value opportunities for world class education for all students

Take Responsibility

To maintain confidentiality of information acquired in the course of undertaking duties for the department.
Ensure Health and Safety and Safeguarding are at the centre of your approach.
Take accountability for your own development and aspire to deliver the very best practice across all areas of your role.
To attend staff meetings and schoolbased CPD days as required.

Be Kind

To encourage acceptance and inclusion of all students.
Support positive strategies for promoting equality and for challenging racial and other prejudice.

Qualifications
GCSE's or equivalent to include Maths & English at a C grade or above

Good levels of literacy and numeracy

Desirable_

Level 1 or 2 Braille Qualification

Experience
Ability to read and write in Braille (or willingness to complete relevant UEB qualification)

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong organisational and time management skills

A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Flexible, adaptable and able to handle unexpected changes in schedules.

Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines

Self-motivated and able to work in a team to collaborate w