We are currently recruiting for Visual Impairment Support Workers to provide additional support to students in a FE environment. Full and part-time positions available.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Visual Impairment Support Worker to provide classroom support for students with a visual impairment in a Further Education environment. The posts are on a long-term basis, full-time and part-time and could lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.
The position would include liaising collaboratively with colleagues and outside agencies to ensure the correct support is in place for identified learners. Case-load working is essential to this position, as is the ability to maintain student records.
The role would be ideal for anyone with experience working with young people with visual impairment and who would like to transfer their skills into the classroom where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of the students.
About the school
This is a Further Education establishment in the Kirklees area.
Requirements
- Have experience working with visually impaired young people
- Have Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent) Grade C or above
- Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team of support workers
About Vision for Education
Salary
£70 to £80 per day
- Previous experience supporting young people with a visual impairment
What Vision for Education offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.