Specialist Support Professional – Multi-Sensory Impairment
Application Deadline: 30/11/2026
Job Details
Location: South East, South West & North West
Salary: £35-£40 per hour
Sector: Higher Education
Job Description
The postholder will work collaboratively with students to develop strategies that promote independence, self-advocacy, academic progression, and successful participation in higher education. Support will be tailored to the individual’s sensory profile, communication preferences, educational history, and course requirements. This role is not subject-specific tutoring but focuses on facilitating access to learning and developing independent study approaches.
Key Responsibilities
-Support students in understanding academic requirements, course materials, assignment briefs, and assessment expectations using appropriate communication and learning strategies.
-Develop student independence by assisting with organisation, time management, research, academic communication, and study planning.
-Adapt communication methods and support approaches to meet individual sensory and communication needs, including the use of BSL where appropriate.
-Liaise with academic staff, Disability Services, and other stakeholders to promote inclusive practice and implement appropriate reasonable adjustments.
-Maintain accurate records of support provided and comply with institutional, DSA, confidentiality, and safeguarding requirements.
-Participate in professional development, supervision, and quality assurance activities to maintain specialist knowledge and service standards.
Applicants must meet the qualification requirements set out within the DfE NMH Matrix for the SSP-MSI role, including:
One of the Following:
Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment (Deafblindness),
OR
A postgraduate qualification (e.g., PGCE, PGDip, MA, MSc, PhD, AFHE, FHEA) plus a recognised specialist qualification relating to: Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI), Vision Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI).
Essential Experience
-Experience supporting individuals with multi-sensory impairment, deaf, blindness, visual impairment, and/or hearing impairment within educational, support, or rehabilitation settings.
-Demonstrable understanding of the barriers faced by disabled students in higher education and the strategies required to promote access, inclusion, and independent learning.
-Strong communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to adapt support and communication methods to meet individual student needs.
-Knowledge of equality, accessibility, safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries within a student support environment.
If you are interested in applying, please email: AmanoRecruitment@amanotech.com with a copy of your CV.