St Albans High School for Girls - Access to Learning Practitioner - Visual Impairment (VI)

Summary

We are seeking to appoint a supportive and dedicated Access to Learning Practitioner to support a visually impaired (VI) pupil in lessons.

Detail

ACCESS TO LEARNING PRACTITIONER – VISUAL IMPAIRMENT (VI)

Part-time / Temporary

18 hours per week, term time only

Actual salary £10,231.20 (FTE £26,936)

Start date as soon as possible

STAHS is a vibrant school supported by a diverse and enthusiastic community of staff, pupils, parents and alumni. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

We are seeking to appoint a supportive and dedicated Access to Learning Practitioner to support a visually impaired (VI) pupil in lessons. The Access to Learning Practitioner will report to the Head of Learning Support/SENDCo.

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic individual, preferably with experience of working with pupils in and outside of the classroom. However, candidates with all levels of experience are warmly invited to apply.

This is a temporary position, offered on a part-time basis, 18 hours per week, term time only, with a view to renewing the contract annually. Working days and timings will be discussed at interview. There is a possibility that the hours will increase over time.

In return we offer:

• Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities
• An opportunity to join our warm, vibrant and ambitious community
• Use of sports facilities, including gym and swimming pool (conditions apply)
• An extensive benefits package; free lunches, generous pension scheme, free life assurance
• Competitive salary

Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 12 February 2026

Interviews will be held in the week commencing 23 February 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early, should we feel able to appoint a suitable candidate, please therefore submit your application without delay.

The High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Registered Charity No: 311065

Documents

• Access to Learning Practitioner - Job Pack - January 2026 PDF Document
• Senior Applicant Information 25_26 PDF Document