Empower Visually Impaired Students: Become a Specialist Support Professional (SSP) QTVI Qualified Teacher for Visually Impaired
Start: September 2025 | Location: Sheffield Hallam University (in-person)
Time Commitment: 1-2 hour per week minimum (flexible scheduling, mutually agreed)
TERRA Consultancy is seeking passionate and qualified Specialist Support Professionals (SSPs) QTVI to support a student with visual impairment starting September 2025. This role involves weekly, in-person sessions at Sheffield Hallam University, with flexible timing to be arranged between the tutor and student.
About TERRA Consultancy
At TERRA Consultancy, we are committed to transforming the academic experience for students with sensory impairments. Our dedicated team of professionals works nationwide to provide tailored support that empowers visually impaired students in both Further and Higher Education to achieve their full potential.
Why Join Us?
Make a Meaningful Difference: Help shape the academic journey of visually impaired students.
Flexible Work: Schedule sessions based on your availability.
Professional Growth: Be part of a collaborative network that values expertise and development.
Role Overview
As an SSP / QTVI, you’ll provide personalized, one-on-one academic support to visually impaired students. Your responsibilities will include:
Adapting Learning Resources: Structuring content, simplifying documents, describing images, and creating accessible formats (e.g., embossed diagrams).
Skim Reading & Summarizing: Assisting blind students with research and content review.
Organizing Resources: Helping students obtain and manage their study materials.
Assignment Support: Assisting with planning, proofreading, referencing, and academic writing.
Research Support: Aiding with literature searches and reading academic texts aloud.
Staff Collaboration: Advising lecturers and staff to support inclusive learning.
Fostering Independence: Helping students develop study strategies while ensuring continued access to learning materials.
Candidate Requirements
Strong communication and organizational skills
Understanding of accessible learning and adaptive technologies
Experience supporting individuals with visual impairments (preferred)
Passion for inclusive education
Required Qualifications (must meet one of the following):
Option A: A vision-related postgraduate qualification such as:
PGDip Inclusive Education (Visually Impaired Learners)
PGDip Teaching Learners with a Visual Impairment (QTVI)
MA Education of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments
PGDip Supporting Learners with Visual Impairments in Further Education
OR
Option B:
Any postgraduate degree (e.g., PGCE, MA, MSc, PhD) plus a vision-related specialist qualification such as:
Graduate Diploma in Habilitation and Disabilities of Sight (Children and Young People)
Apply Now
If you’re ready to make a real impact, please send your CV to hradmin@consult-terra.com.
For more information, feel free to get in touch — we’d love to hear from you.
Join TERRA Consultancy – where your expertise empowers students and transforms lives.