Details:
- Salary: £95 - 108 - Day
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Day
- Location: Redbridge London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Sanza Teaching Agency is thrilled to present an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support a visually impaired student in 6th Form at a secondary school located in Wanstead, Redbridge.
Role Overview:
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in empowering and enabling a visually impaired student with mobility, transition, and social interaction challenges. You will be the student's constant companion in every class, providing guidance, support, and additional teaching assistance to ensure they can fully participate in their academic journey. Your presence and dedication will create an inclusive learning environment where the student can thrive and pursue their passions with confidence.
Student Details:
The student is an enthusiastic 6th Former studying Music, Spanish and Sociology. As a long cane user, she will rely on your support to navigate her way around the school and interact confidently with their peers. Your commitment to her success will be instrumental in fostering their independence and enhancing their academic achievements.
Responsibilities:
Provide dedicated support in all academic classes, helping the student access learning materials and fully engage in discussions and activities.
Collaborate with subject teachers to adapt lesson materials and ensure they are accessible to the visually impaired student.
Assist the student during mobility transitions within the school premises, ensuring their safety and confidence.
Encourage social interaction and facilitate the student's involvement in extracurricular activities and events.
Offer one-on-one guidance and tutoring to reinforce concepts covered in class and help the student excel in their studies.
Work closely with the school's inclusion team to implement individualized strategies for the student's educational and personal development.
Requirements:
Previous experience working with visually impaired students or individuals with disabilities is preferred.
Knowledge of strategies and tools to support mobility and accessibility.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with teachers, parents, and school staff.
Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for enabling the academic success and personal growth of students with diverse needs.
For more information about this role, please contact Stephanie Watson @ SANZA Teaching Agency on (phone number removed) or email your CV to
We look forward to hearing from you so that we can make a difference to this school Because Education Matters.
Sanza Teaching Agency is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Sanza you will have access to 32 fully certified CPD courses, that's 25 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.
We specialise in matching Teachers and Support Staff to their dream job, and help Primary, Secondary and SEN schools recruit for a wide range of roles across our 11 offices in the UK, including: London, the West Midlands, the North West, East Anglia, the North East, the South West, Yorkshire, the Midlands, Herts and Bucks