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Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant (Braille) | Crawley. Location: Crawley, West Sussex. Start Date: September 2026. Contract: Permanent, Full-Time. Salary: Competitive (Based on experience). Are you an expert in UEB Braille looking for a permanent career move in West Sussex? We are seeking a dedicated Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant to join a highly-regarded primary school in Crawley. This is a rare, long-term opportunity to make a measurable impact on a student's educational journey. The Role: 1:1 Visual Impairment Support. In this specialist role, you will provide vital 1:1 support for a primary-aged student with visual impairments. You won't just be an assistant; you will be the bridge between the curriculum and the student, ensuring full inclusively and independence.
Job Responsibility:
Braille transcription: accurately transcribing classroom materials into Unified English Braille (UEB) and vice versa
curriculum access: adapting lesson plans in real-time alongside the Class Teacher and SENCO
assistive technology: supporting the student with specialist VI equipment and software
holistic development: fostering social integration and emotional resilience within the school environment
Requirements:
Braille proficiency (UEB)
VI experience: previous experience supporting children with Visual Impairments or complex SEN is essential
stability: committed to providing long-term consistency
location: ideally based in or able to commute easily to Crawley/West Sussex
Nice to have:
background in youth work
behaviour management
building relationships
classroom management
communication
de-escalation techniques
empathy
experience in administering medication
experience in managing challenging behaviour
experience with autism spectrum disorders
experience with learning difficulties
experience with social emotional mental health
inclusiveness
manual handling
marking
mentor experience
personal care experience
planning
resilience
restraint training
speech and language therapy experience
ability to track progression in attainment
What we offer:
Training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent
Referral Bonus
PAYE
access to extensive library of CPD and safeguarding training