SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANT TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED PUPIL

Location

Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College, A Voluntary Academy, Ormerod Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 3AA (1282 on roll)

Tel: 01282 506200
School website: www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk/

Summary

Blessed Trinity RC College is a busy, over-subscribed, 1250 place 11-16 establishment. We have an amazing, purpose built school, enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities within a bright, modern facility.

The school is located in extensive grounds and is situated close to Burnley Town Centre. The school is easily accessed from across the region by bus, train and car and is located just five minutes’ drive from the M65, Junction 10.

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a visually impaired pupil from September 2021, enabling them to experience achievement, independence and self- determination. Experience of working with visual impairments and writing braille is essential.

The role will involve working one-to-one with a visually impaired pupil, providing direct support as required, including:-

• Working in partnership with teachers in the planning of lessons including the adaptations, materials and direct support the pupil will need.
  
• Producing resources and ensuring they are available and utilised.
  
• Ensuring pupil safety when undertaking any physical activity, practical subjects and movement around the school building.
  
• Supporting on educational visits.
  
  What we are looking for:-
  
  
• Someone who is enthusiastic and can promote a love and passion of learning.
  
• Someone with excellent communication skills.
  
• Someone who is experienced in working with visual impairments and braille.
  
• Someone who is able to quickly form positive working relationships with pupils and colleagues.
  
• Someone who is willing to support the ethos of the school.
  
  What we can offer you:-
  
  
• The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team.
  
• Excellent and innovative facilities across the school.
  
• Opportunities for learning and development.
  
  We would encourage you to find out more about Blessed Trinity RC College from our school website: www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk
  
  Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
  
  Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
  
  

For an informal discussion please contact:

If you feel you have the skills required, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact Miss Joanne McCue, Assistant Headteacher on 01282 506200 or send your completed application form to jobs@btrcc.lancs.sch.uk

Proposed Interview Date:

29/04/2023

Equal Opportunities statement

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.