Communication Support Worker (Visual Impairment)

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Communication Support Worker (Visual Impairment)

Employer
Richard Taunton Sixth Form College
Location
Southampton, Hampshire
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Part Time, Term Time
Salary
£28,632 FTE, £22,084 Actual
Start Date
1st September 2026
Expires
2nd July 2026 11:59 PM
Contract Type
Permanent
Job ID
1558060
Job Reference
ATR69
Start Date
1st September 2026
  • Contract Type :Permanent
  • Job ID: 1558060

Richard Taunton’s Sixth Form College is seeking a dedicated and skilled Communication Support Worker (Visual Impairment) to support our Post-16 learners in accessing education, developing independence, and achieving their full potential.

This is a part-time term time contract, working 35 hours a week, 37 weeks a year. Starting September 2026.
The salary for this role will be paid a Support Staff Spine Point 26 - £28,632 FTE, £22,084 actual salary

This role is essential in enabling students with visual impairments to engage fully in learning and wider college life through specialist communication strategies, adapted materials, and tailored support.

You will work closely with teaching staff, external agencies, and support teams to deliver inclusive, high-quality support that promotes confidence, independence, and progression.

An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Closing date: Thursday 2nd July 2026
Shortlisting date: Friday 3rd July 2026
Interview date: Thursday 9th July 2026

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Richard Taunton Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



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