Teaching Assistant for Visually Impaired Student
| Posting date: | 19 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Greenwich, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 181025 |
Summary
Join Remedy Education: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Supporting a Visually Impaired Child with Autism (Greenwich, SE12)
Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs?
Remedy Education is currently recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil who is blind and has severe autism, at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Greenwich (SE12). This is a full-time position starting in September, with trials available in June/July.
The Role:
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Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
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Location: Greenwich, SE12
Location: Greenwich, SE12
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Start Date: September 2025 (Trial days available in Summer Term)
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial days available in Summer Term)
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Hours: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
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Pay: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
Pay: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
You will be working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 5 pupil who has severe autism and is visually impaired. Your support will help the pupil engage with learning, build confidence, and develop both academically and socially within a mainstream classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities:
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Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons and unstructured times
Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons and unstructured times
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Use visual and tactile resources to support learning and communication
Use visual and tactile resources to support learning and communication
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Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
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Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm, structured environment
Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm, structured environment
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Encourage social interaction and build trust with the pupil
Encourage social interaction and build trust with the pupil
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Support sensory regulation and mobility around the school
Support sensory regulation and mobility around the school
What We're Looking For:
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Experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with autism or visual impairments is highly desirable
Experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with autism or visual impairments is highly desirable
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Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
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Knowledge of: Autism strategies (PECS, Attention Autism), and/or visual impairment approaches (tactile learning, Braille familiarity - desirable but not essential)
Knowledge of: Autism strategies (PECS, Attention Autism), and/or visual impairment approaches (tactile learning, Braille familiarity - desirable but not essential)
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Commitment: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity
Commitment: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity
What Remedy Education Offers:
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Competitive daily rates based on your experience and training
Competitive daily rates based on your experience and training
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Opportunities for continuous professional development and SEN-specific training
Opportunities for continuous professional development and SEN-specific training
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A supportive consultant (Scott Arbuckle) to guide you every step of the way
A supportive consultant (Scott Arbuckle) to guide you every step of the way
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Long-term or permanent opportunities in outstanding schools
Long-term or permanent opportunities in outstanding schools
Apply Today!
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in one child's life. If you're a patient, empathetic, and committed SEN practitioner ready to take on a rewarding 1:1 role, we want to hear from you.
Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs?
Remedy Education is currently recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil who is blind and has severe autism, at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Greenwich (SE12). This is a full-time position starting in September, with trials available in June/July.
The Role:
-
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant
-
Location: Greenwich, SE12
Location: Greenwich, SE12
-
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial days available in Summer Term)
Start Date: September 2025 (Trial days available in Summer Term)
-
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
Hours: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only
-
Pay: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
Pay: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)
You will be working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 5 pupil who has severe autism and is visually impaired. Your support will help the pupil engage with learning, build confidence, and develop both academically and socially within a mainstream classroom setting.
Key Responsibilities:
-
Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons and unstructured times
Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons and unstructured times
-
Use visual and tactile resources to support learning and communication
Use visual and tactile resources to support learning and communication
-
Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals
-
Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm, structured environment
Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm, structured environment
-
Encourage social interaction and build trust with the pupil
Encourage social interaction and build trust with the pupil
-
Support sensory regulation and mobility around the school
Support sensory regulation and mobility around the school
What We're Looking For:
-
Experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with autism or visual impairments is highly desirable
Experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with autism or visual impairments is highly desirable
-
Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving
-
Knowledge of: Autism strategies (PECS, Attention Autism), and/or visual impairment approaches (tactile learning, Braille familiarity - desirable but not essential)
Knowledge of: Autism strategies (PECS, Attention Autism), and/or visual impairment approaches (tactile learning, Braille familiarity - desirable but not essential)
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Commitment: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity
Commitment: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity
What Remedy Education Offers:
-
Competitive daily rates based on your experience and training
Competitive daily rates based on your experience and training
-
Opportunities for continuous professional development and SEN-specific training
Opportunities for continuous professional development and SEN-specific training
-
A supportive consultant (Scott Arbuckle) to guide you every step of the way
A supportive consultant (Scott Arbuckle) to guide you every step of the way
-
Long-term or permanent opportunities in outstanding schools
Long-term or permanent opportunities in outstanding schools
Apply Today!
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in one child's life. If you're a patient, empathetic, and committed SEN practitioner ready to take on a rewarding 1:1 role, we want to hear from you.