Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Specialist In Visual Impairment and Autism

Hebden Green Community School, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 4EJ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 October 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  15 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £28,142.00 - £31,022.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £21,328 - £23,511 Grade 6 SCP 11-17 32.5 hours per week Mon-Fri 08:45-15:45

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Specialist In Visual Impairment and Autism job summary

Hebden Green School is a vibrant and inclusive special school providing education, therapy, and care for children and young people with complex needs. Our values of Love, Learning, and Individuality guide everything we do, and we are committed to creating a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.

We are looking to recruit a dedicated and motivated Grade 6 Specialist Teaching Assistant to support a Key Stage 2 pupil who is blind and has Autism. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

About the Role

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant for VI, you will:

• Lead and deliver learning provision tailored to a pupil who is blind and has complex learning needs.
• Support the use of Braille and tactile learning resources. A Braille qualification is desirable, or a commitment to undertake training will be considered.
• Adapt curriculum and learning activities in collaboration with class teachers and the Visual Impairment Team to ensure accessibility and engagement.
• Work alongside multi-professionals to embed strategies that support learning, communication, and independence.
• Build strong relationships with the pupil and their family, communicating regularly and professionally to support progress and wellbeing..
• Be self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive in leading provision that enables the pupil to learn effectively.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience or willingness to work with pupils who are blind and have Autism.
• Knowledge of, or commitment to learning, Braille.
• Ability to work as part of a team while taking initiative in supporting learning provision.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with multi-professionals and families.
• A caring, patient, and resilient individual who is passionate about making a difference.

Why Join Hebden Green?

A supportive, values-driven school environment that prioritises staff wellbeing.

Opportunities for training and professional development to help you be the best you can be.

A collaborative multi-disciplinary team and excellent facilities.

A school culture that champions and celebrates the achievements of staff and pupils alike.

If you are self-motivated, committed, and passionate about your work, we want to hear from you. Join us and make a real difference in the life of a wonderful young man.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hebden Green Community School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: No information available
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hebden Green Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hebden-green-community-school-winsford

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