My Shortlist

Your shortlisted jobs will appear here. To view your shortlist: Login Or Register

Date Added: Fri 15/08/2025

SEN Teaching Assistant (Visual Impairment Specialist)

Huddersfield, UK
Apply Now

Company: ENGAGE 2

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £90 - £95 per day

We are currently working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Huddersfield who are seeking a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant with a specialism in supporting pupils with Visual Impairments (VI).

About the role:

You will be supporting primary-age pupils with a range of needs, with a primary focus on learners with visual impairments. Some pupils may also have co-occurring needs such as:

  • ASC (verbal and non-verbal)
  • Learning difficulties
  • Complex needs

The school is looking for someone who:

  • Has experience in working with children or young people with visual impairments, ideally in an educational setting.
  • Understands strategies for adapting learning resources, using assistive technology, and creating an accessible classroom environment.
  • Is patient, proactive, and skilled at building strong relationships with pupils to help them access learning and develop independence.
  • Has knowledge of specialist equipment (e.g. braillers, screen readers, magnification tools) or is willing to be trained.

Experience of working with students with severe ASC, profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), or sensory impairments is desirable. Backgrounds in Theatre in Education (TIE) or delivering workshops for children can also be beneficial.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

  • Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant)
  • Free CPD sessions, including training on SEN and assistive technology
  • Your own dedicated consultant
  • Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends!

How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teaching staff require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with GDPR requirements.

Apply Now