SEND Teaching Assistant

Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant

Location: Hertfordshire

Contract Type: Part-time, temporary

Start Date: 02/11/2026

Salary: £26,427–£28,153 FTE (H3–H4), pro rata for 15 hours per week

Salary depends on experience and the applicable H3–H4 pay point. Actual salary will be pro rata according to contracted hours and term-time working.

Hours: 15 hours per week, term time only

About the Role

Teach Now is seeking a Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant to join the SEND team at a Hertfordshire school, providing focused support to help a pupil access learning, participate confidently and develop greater independence.

You will provide 1:1 support during lessons, adapting resources and explaining visual information in an accessible way. This may include preparing enlarged print or digital materials and supporting the use of appropriate assistive technology.

Working closely with teachers, the SENCO and specialist professionals, you will follow agreed support plans while encouraging the pupil to make choices, take part in class discussion and build positive relationships with peers. You will also support safe movement and transitions around school without creating unnecessary dependence.

This role would suit someone who is patient, observant and interested in specialist SEND support. Previous visual impairment experience is highly valuable, although strong comparable classroom support experience and a willingness to develop specialist skills may also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Provide focused 1:1 support to help a pupil access lessons and school activities.

Prepare enlarged print and accessible digital resources in line with staff guidance.

Describe visual information clearly and support the use of assistive technology.

Support safe movement and transitions while encouraging independence.

Encourage participation in group activities and positive interaction with peers.

Follow individual support plans and agreed safety procedures consistently.

Share observations with teachers and the SENCO to help review and adapt support.

Requirements

Previous experience as a Visual Impairment Teaching Assistant or in comparable classroom/SEND support.

Experience supporting children or young people with additional learning needs.

Confidence adapting resources and explaining visual information clearly.

Ability to follow individual support plans and agreed safety procedures.

Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries.

A patient, observant approach with a strong focus on developing pupil independence.

The right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS and other safeguarding checks.

What the School Offers

Purposeful 1:1 work with a strong focus on access and independence.

Guidance from teachers, the SENCO and relevant specialist professionals.

Opportunities to develop skills in accessible resources and assistive technology.

Varied work across lessons, school activities and the wider school environment.

A part-time schedule of 15 hours per week.

H3–H4 pay according to experience and the schools applicable grading arrangements.

Why work via Teach-Now?

Teach-Now is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent customer service and professional development for teachers and support staff.

Your own dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance.

A refer a friend scheme paying £150 for each candidate you refer once they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), meaning equal pay to a permanent employee.

Access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process

Apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. Applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

If you are not contacted within two working days, your application has been unsuccessful for this role. We will keep your CV and continue supporting your search for work in education.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance

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