Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant (SEND – Visual Impairment Support)

Part‑time: 35.15 hours per week

(Mon–Thurs 8.30‑4.30 Fri 8.30–3.20, some flexibility available)

WMAT Associate Scale WA3 Salary: term time only + INSET days £20,509 (FTE £24,420 - £26,16)

We are seeking a committed and flexible Teaching Assistant to join our team, with a specific focus on supporting a student with a visual impairment who is learning Braille.

This role combines the variety of a Teaching Assistant position across the school with the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities supporting personalised access to learning.

• Specialist Support & Training – develop skills in supporting visual impairment within education. Training will be provided. No prior experience of Braille is required.

• Experience working with children, young people or in a care setting is helpful but not essential.

Application will be accepted via our online form only. CVs will not be considered. No agencies please.

Clifton Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check, health check and other safer recruitment checks, including online searches.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children.

Clifton Hill School

Chaldon Road, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5PN

Stephanie Spearing

stephanie.spearin