Teaching Assistant - Visual Impairment Support
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Trafford, WA15 7RH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75772479 |
Summary
Required as soon as possible
Term Time only plus INSET Days / Twilight sessions
32.5 hours per week, 8.30am 4.00pm
Actual Salary from £23,608 (depending on experience)
Fixed Term supporting a Year 9 pupil until they leave Wellington School
We are seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our inclusive team and provide dedicated 1:1 support for a visually impaired student, ensuring access to the curriculum and promoting independence.
You will work closely with the class teachers, SENCO and external specialists to support their learning and development in line with their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), including the preparation and modification of materials in a range of formats. Training and ongoing support will be provided including specialist input from Trafford Sensory Impairment Support Service.
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, reliable and passionate about helping young people. If you feel you have the necessary skills required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
For further details and an application pack, please see the School Website
www.wellington-school.co.uk
Wellington School, Wellington Road, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire, WA15 7RH
Tel: 0161 928 4157
Email: recruitment@wellington.trafford.sch.uk
Closing date: Noon, Friday 9th January 2026
Wellington School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, online searches and a satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Record with Barred List check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).
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