Specialist Support Assistant (TA3) for Visual Impairm

You would be expected

• To bring a specialist, professional approach to the support of vision impaired pupils in educational settings.

• To support vision impaired students (0-25years) in a classroom setting, on an individual basis or as part of a small group.

• To be a key worker for a vision impaired child / young person once appropriate experience has been gained.

• To implement individual teaching and learning programmes (ILPs) designed by the Service, record progress and work with a QTVI to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme.

• To contribute to the writing of ILPs, following set guidelines, and to the writing of summary reports for pupils.

• To undertake relevant research and training specific to meeting the needs of pupils with vision impairment

• To work co-operatively in classrooms alongside school staff.

• To undertake the preparation and modification of materials in a range of formats for vision impaired pupils including use of the scanner, computer, IPAD, specialist software and equipment.(VI positions)

• To learn skills in non-sighted methods of communication i.e. Braille and tactile diagrams. (Prepared to learn to read and record in Braille).(VI Positions)

• To work alongside other professionals and attend relevant meetings if required by Service Manager.

• To liaise closely with parents/ carers

• To participate in training provided for schools.

• To encourage teachers and others to develop a high level of expectation both in and out of educational settings, and to be open to alternative teaching strategies to ensure the inclusion of vison impaired students.