ALN Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant (Visual Impairment Support) - Cardiff Secondary School
Location: Cardiff
Start Date: After Half Term
Pay Rate: 16.11 - 20.00 per hour
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Aspire People are seeking a dedicated and experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Year 9 learner who is completely blind within a secondary school in Cardiff. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's education, helping them access a broad secondary curriculum and achieve their full potential.
The Role
You will provide specialist classroom and academic support to a learner with severe visual impairment across a range of subjects. Working closely with teaching staff, you will adapt learning materials, facilitate access to lessons, and ensure the student can engage confidently and independently in school life.
Essential Experience & Skills
To be considered for this role, candidates must have:
Experience using Braille to support learning.
Experience modifying and adapting work for a completely blind learner.
Experience using a Mantis Braille display/device.
Experience supporting pupils with visual impairments within an educational setting.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
The ability to work independently and adapt resources across a range of curriculum subjects.
A patient, proactive and flexible approach to supporting learning.
Requirements
Previous experience supporting pupils with visual impairment.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Relevant education, support, care or SEN experience.
Two recent professional references.
Why Join Aspire People?
Competitive pay rates of 16.11 - 20.00 per hour.
Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.
Long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to a young person's educational journey.
If you have the specialist skills and experience required and are passionate about supporting learners with visual impairments, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this rewarding role starting after half term.
Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.

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