Braille Teaching Assistant

Location:

Cardiff

Start Date:

September 2026

As a Braille Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and wider support staff to provide specialist one-to-one and classroom support. You will adapt learning materials into Braille, promote independence, and ensure the pupil is fully included in all aspects of school life.

• Provide one-to-one support for a pupil with a visual impairment.
• Read and write Braille to support learning across the curriculum.
• Prepare and adapt classroom resources into accessible formats.
• Support the delivery of personalised learning plans.
• Encourage the pupil's independence, confidence, and social development.
• Liaise effectively with teachers, parents, and external professionals where appropriate.
• Assist with the safe mobility and inclusion of the pupil throughout the school day.

• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school setting.
• Competent in reading and writing Braille (essential).
• Experience supporting pupils with visual impairments is highly desirable.
• A patient, compassionate, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.
• Access to free professional development and training.
• Flexible working opportunities.

If you are a skilled Braille Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful difference in a child's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Phillipa via email at phillipa.