Tasks may involve working with one pupil, or a range of pupils, with visual impairment, and pupils may have additional disabilities/difficulties, in addition to work in any school in Harrow as directed by the Team Manager of the CST.
G4 without Braille qualification.
G5 with Braille qualification.
Five days a week - Term Time Only – hours 8:30 – 15:30 (30-minute lunch break).
Salary: £21,101.36 - £23,930.38
4 year secondment/fixed term opportunity.
About you:- Successful experience of working with children and class teachers in a support role.
- Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to respond flexibly, sensitively and positively to others.
- Ability to support the child and young person with information presented near to and at distance enabling them to have immediate access.
- The ability to communicate clearly with pupil with a visual impairment, parents and staff. Including a good recording voice.
- Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to change working environments as directed by the Team leader.
- A Braille qualification or a willingness to learn Braille on appointment and complete a course to examination level (studying is in own time).
- GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.