Visual Impairment Teaching Assistants

Job . ECCS Position Type:
Teaching/Child Support Pay Range: LG Scale 4

Position

Start Date:

01/06/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time/Part-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 15/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: TBC

LG Scale 4, 39 weeks per year (term time only)

Full time - 30 hours, 5 days a week  (including breaks) -
Actual salary £18,859-£19,152

Part time - 15 hours, times & days to be agreed -
Actual salary £9,429-£9,576

We are seeking to appoint Specialist Teaching Assistants for Visual Impairment to play a vital role in ensuring a pupil with Visual Impairment can fully access their education, develop independence and lifelong learning skills, and also fully participate in school life. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a pupil's access to learning and educational journey. You will be part of a team of two responsible for supporting the pupil across the school day, as well as adapting existing resources and activities, and producing resources in Braille.

Training will be given in Braille and other specialist learning methods if required. You will work with all subject departments in the school and liaise with a wide range of staff. You will also work closely with the family to help the pupil to make a successful transition to the school and to become a full part of the school community.

Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.

Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.

Further details are available on the school’s website at  Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay
Essex, CM12 0RT

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