Specialist Support Assistant, 18 hpw (Term Time Only)
(Access and Inclusion, Visually Impaired Service)
£28,598 pa pro rata (£14.82ph)
South Tyneside Council would like to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and highly skilled specialist support assistant to join the staff of the Visually Impaired Service.
The post holder will support children and young people with a range of vision impairments (aged 0–25 years) and their families. This will be working 1:1 and/or with small groups in a variety of educational settings and family homes. Full support and training from the Visually Impairment Service will be given.
If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact:
Andy Ritchie:
[email protected]
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, 14 August 2026
Interviews will take place on 3 September 2026 