Job Description

Royal School for the Blind

1:1 Teaching Assistant Position

Contract type: 37hr week (Part-time considered), 12-month contract, reviewed annually

Salary: 24,413 pro rata + SEN. Actual: 22,196

Would you like to work with an Employer who:

Believes in a healthy work/life balance?

Has family friendly hours?

Has appreciation for the work you do?

Offers an employee assistance programme.

Who appreciates you?

Who invests time and money into your training

Are you:

Are you flexible and adaptable and ready for a challenge? Able to remain calm and composed in a challenging situation? A positive and friendly outlook? Prompt and punctual? A 'Glass half full type' of person? Non-Judgemental?
You should be qualified to at least a level 3 qualification in a relevant field. Ideally, you will have had experience of working with children with VI, sensory processing, complex and medical needs. A strong understanding of how to adapt the curriculum and how to apply this in supporting the class teacher during multi-sensory activities would be desirable.

We are looking for team players with a can-do attitude, patience, perseverance and a drive to make a difference. If you have a sense of humour, a positive outlook and are able to work independently and as part of our team we would love to hear from you.

We are recruiting a teaching assistant to support and care for the following pupil:

Working under the direction of the class teacher you will support a KS2 ambulant pupil who is heavily reliant on their wheelchair. They are verbal and will need significant support in their academic learning, in accessing the multi-sensory curriculum, as well as in developing their personal, social, emotional and communication skills. This pupil demonstrates strong ASC traits and behaviours. You will be expected to carry out physical tasks such as changing and supporting any feeding and personal care needs. Significant sensory walks and classroom breaks are required to support this individual in regulating their sensory seeking behaviours throughout the day. This will also include self-directed 1:1 activities outside of the classroom environment. You will need to be patient, caring, fun and have lots of energy to ensure you can keep up with the physical demands of the role and enjoy sessions across the timetable.

You will be provided with suitable training to support the individual and their targets/outcomes, this will be identified during the interview process. These might include positive behaviour support training, mobility training and VI strategies.

Closing date 9am 3rd November 2025

Interview date: w/c 10th November 2025

Application information is available by emailing

hr@rsblind.co.uk

Please note CVs are

not

accepted.

Return applications to: Email:

hr@rsblind.co.uk

Job Types: Fixed term 12 months, reviewed annually

Salary range: NJC 2-4 +SEN. Actual salary: 22,196 per year

Expected hours: 37 per week (part-time considered)

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday No weekends Overtime
Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12,787.54-21,507.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee mentoring programme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person