Support Assistant; Visually Impaired

SEND Sensory Service – Specialist Support Assistant (Children’s Vision Team)

Permanent 1.0 FTE – Term time only, 39 weeks of work. Salary £24,955 – £26,637 per annum. 37 hours per week. 2 posts. Closing date 11 January 2026.

Newcastle Sensory Service is appointing a Specialist Support Assistant to join an enthusiastic team that supports children and young people with visual impairment, their families, early years settings and schools across the city.

The successful candidate will work within the city‑wide Visual Impairment Additional Resourced Provisions (VIARPs) – well‑established schools that are an integral part of the host schools.

• Deliver specialist support to children and young people with visual impairment across VIARPs.
• Collaborate with parents, colleagues and professionals to deliver inclusive, multi‑agency education.
• Adapt and create modified resources, Braille and visual materials for the curriculum.
• Participate in professional development, including SEND Sensory Service training on ‘Supporting Children with Visual Impairment’.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and support the school team in safeguarding and assessment.

• Minimum level 2 award/certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning (Teaching Assistant) or equivalent.
• Recent experience working with SEND children and young people, ideally in a mainstream setting.
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to inclusive education and experience working effectively as part of a multi‑agency team.
• Willingness to undertake specialist training run by SEND Sensory Service.

Apply online at , select ‘Apply Now’ and complete the online application form. Prior to interview references will be requested. Successful applicants will undergo additional recruitment checks, including a criminal convictions check, a police information check and a barred list check.

For further information contact Lead Specialist Teacher (VI) Katie Fuller at Kat

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, irrespective of age, colour, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or civil partnership status, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or protected class.