Teaching Assistant for Visually Impaired Student

Posted 18 June 2025
Salary £100 - £120 per day
LocationGreenwich
Job type Temporary
Discipline Special Education Needs
Reference564564_1750259599

Job description

Join Remedy Education: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant - Supporting a Visually Impaired Child with Autism (Greenwich, SE12)

Are you compassionate, patient, and committed to making a difference in the lives of children with complex needs?

Remedy Education is currently recruiting a dedicated 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil who is blind and has severe autism, at a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Greenwich (SE12). This is a full-time position starting in September, with trials available in June/July.


The Role:

  • Position: 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant

  • Location: Greenwich, SE12

  • Start Date: September 2025 (Trial days available in Summer Term)

  • Hours: Monday to Friday, Term-Time Only

  • Pay: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience)

You will be working on a 1:1 basis with a Year 5 pupil who has severe autism and is visually impaired. Your support will help the pupil engage with learning, build confidence, and develop both academically and socially within a mainstream classroom setting.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide tailored 1:1 support during lessons and unstructured times

  • Use visual and tactile resources to support learning and communication

  • Collaborate closely with the class teacher, SENCO, and external professionals

  • Assist with managing behaviours and creating a calm, structured environment

  • Encourage social interaction and build trust with the pupil

  • Support sensory regulation and mobility around the school


What We're Looking For:

  • Experience: Previous experience supporting pupils with autism or visual impairments is highly desirable

  • Skills: Compassion, adaptability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

  • Knowledge of: Autism strategies (PECS, Attention Autism), and/or visual impairment approaches (tactile learning, Braille familiarity - desirable but not essential)

  • Commitment: A genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs in a 1:1 capacity


What Remedy Education Offers:

  • Competitive daily rates based on your experience and training

  • Opportunities for continuous professional development and SEN-specific training

  • A supportive consultant (Scott Arbuckle) to guide you every step of the way

  • Long-term or permanent opportunities in outstanding schools


Apply Today!

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant difference in one child's life. If you're a patient, empathetic, and committed SEN practitioner ready to take on a rewarding 1:1 role, we want to hear from you.

📞 Call Scott at Remedy Education on 0204 505 5507
📧 Or send your CV to