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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Primary Schools
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Service Area
Dalton School (J I & N)
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Hours
30
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Number of Jobs
1
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Location(s)
Mayfield Avenue, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire HD5 9HN
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Position type
Temporary
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Length of contract
From 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027
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Grade
Grade 7
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Salary
£20,358 - £21,380
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Advert Wording
Starting date September 2nd 2026 to August 31st 2027 – one year fixed term contract
Responsible to: The Lead Teacher of Visual Impairment at The Primary Additionally Resourced Provision at Dalton J I and N School and The Head teacher: Mr Ian Richardson
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join ‘The Additionally Resourced Provision for Children with a Visual Impairment’ at Dalton J I and N School.
The successful candidate will support children with visual impairment both in provision and in outreach schools. Children within The Additionally Resourced Provision for Children with Visual Impairment and from across the authority are taught and supported by a combination of QTVIs, specialist VI ETAs, braille and large print technicians and habilitation specialists.
We are looking for a candidate who has experience of working in schools and settings with children with a range of Special Educational Needs, with the desire to develop their skills specifically in the field of Visual Impairment.
The team is constantly evolving and developing their knowledge and and there will be the opportunity to work alongside experienced ETAs and Qualified Teachers of Visual Impairment both within The Provision and on Outreach to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work successfully with children with visual impairment.
The successful candidate will:
Be an enthusiastic and committed team player
Have a child centred, flexible approach
Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work as part of a dedicated and creative team who are committed to securing the best outcomes for our children
Perform the tasks and duties of an Educational Teaching Assistant in line with the SEND Code of Practice, Children and Families Act 2014 and The Quality Standards for Specialist Teaching and Support Services for Visually Impaired Children.
Provide tailored support for individual children and small groups both within the Additionally Resourced Provision and in Outreach schools under the guidance of QTVIs and the class teacher.
If you are passionate and enthusiastic about helping children with a visual impairment and can work with us to nurture their aspirations and dreams; enabling them to be the best they can be, then we would love to hear from you.
Candidates are invited to contact the lead teacher to discuss the role prior to application. Please contact Miss Jill Taaffe, Lead Teacher on 01484 538729 or email
[email protected]
The closing date for completion of the attached application form is Thursday 29/06/2026 at 12 midday.
Applications should be returned to our office manager
[email protected]
Late applications will not be considered.
We will aim to shortlist and hold interviews w/b 6th July 2026. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Advanced Criminal Record Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We apologise but unsuccessful applicants will not be notified.
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This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
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We encourage you to read our AI Guidance before submitting your application to ensure your supporting statements reflect your own authentic experience.
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Closing date
29 June 2026, 11:55 PM
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