Specialist Learning Support Assistant - Visual Impairment Worker

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Job Reference NottmCollege/TP/10086/590

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Part Time - Permanent Contract Details: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (40 Weeks Per Year). Full Time Equivalent Salary: £26,519 to £27,665 per annum. Pro Rata to £24,361 to to £25,414 Weekly Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only (40 Weeks Per Year). Location: Nottingham Closing Date: 13/11/2026 Job Category: Teaching Support Campus: Adams Team: 3202 - Student Support

Job Introduction

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

What you'll do

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about providing an inclusive learning experience for our students. Working within a centralised team approach, you will be required to work over all of our college campuses to meet service requirements. Your key duties include: 

• Work in a non-teaching capacity, acting as Learning Support for students with visual impairments / Duel Sensory loss. 
• Work under the direction of your teaching colleagues when supporting within the classroom and following the recommendations within the TLIP
• Work under the direction of the Specialist Tutors and co-ordinator to write, update and implement the students’ various support document including exam access arrangements
• Assess individual learners needs and make suggestions and strategies to support the needs
• Support student’s development including transition, enrolment and induction
• Help achieve the learning aims of students, by feedback, review and modification of support plans, targets and to work towards their independence and self-advocacy skills.
• Modify learning/teaching resources, including braille/tactile diagrams and setting up of specialist VI equipment where needed.
• Attend EHCP reviews as required and offer input regarding student support
• Liaise with external professionals where appropriate

What you’ll bring

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and promote an inclusive learning environment for students. You will be able to work flexibly as part of the Inclusion and Support team, which will require you to work at other college campuses to provide cover. Essential skills and experience also include:

• Hold Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
• Have previous experience of supporting people preferably with visual impairment needs however training will be provided. 
• Knowledge of inclusion/range and implications of disabilities/self-advocacy issues
• Be able to maintain confidentiality and have a considerate and tolerant approach
• Maintain accurate records and keep student records updated as required and adhering to deadlines

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Karen Fowler – [email removed]

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 24th November 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £26,519 to £27,665 per annum FTE. As this post is part-time and term-time only the salary will be pro-rated. The pro-rated salary range is £24,361 to £25,414 per annum.
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores