Braille Teaching assistant

Description

Learning Support Assistant (Braille Experience Essential) - Mainstream Secondary School

Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Start Date: September 2025

Contract: Full-time | Long-term (with potential for permanent placement)

Agency: Veritas Education

Are you an experienced Learning Support Assistant with a strong background in Braille?

Veritas Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a mainstream secondary school in Eastbourne, seeking a dedicated and skilled Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support a partially sighted Year 7 pupil on a 1:1 basis.

This is a full-time, long-term opportunity starting in September, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing tailored 1:1 support to a partially sighted student, ensuring full access to the curriculum.

Translating classwork and resources into Braille and supporting the pupil with reading and writing using Braille.

Collaborating with teaching staff, SENCO, and external specialists to support the pupil's academic and personal development.

Creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and independence.

Requirements:

Proven experience working with Braille - this is essential.

(Candidates without Braille experience will not be considered for this role.)

Previous experience as a Learning Support Assistant or in a similar educational support role.

A compassionate, patient, and adaptable approach to supporting students with additional needs.

Excellent communication and organisational skills.

What We Offer:

A supportive school environment with a dedicated SEN team.

Ongoing training and professional development through Veritas Education.

Competitive daily rates and long-term job security.

Salary increase after 12 weeksIf you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in a child's education and have the necessary Braille expertise, we encourage you to apply ad contact Gemma at Veritas

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained

You must have legal right to work in the UK

You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

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