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Job Title: Multi-Sensory Intervenor (Qualified)
Location: Stretton Shires School, Stretton, Rutland, LE15 7GT
Hours: 37.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | 8:30am – 4:30pm
Salary: £24,132.00 per annum (not pro rata)
Contract: Permanent | Term Time Only
Start: September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with complex needs to access the world around them?

At Stretton Shires School, we're looking for a dedicated and skilled Multi-Sensory Intervenor (Qualified) to join our specialist team supporting pupils with Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI/Deaf blindness). This is a unique and highly rewarding opportunity to make a life-changing difference by helping pupils develop communication, confidence, independence and meaningful connections with the world around them.

Working alongside teachers, therapists, families and specialist professionals, you'll play a vital role in enabling pupils to access learning, build relationships and achieve their full potential both in school and within the wider community.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide specialist one-to-one and small group support for pupils with multi-sensory impairment and complex communication needs.
• Facilitate communication using a range of approaches including tactile signing, BSL, objects of reference, communication aids and assistive technology.
• Support pupils to access learning, social opportunities, educational visits and community experiences.
• Promote independence, mobility, self-advocacy, emotional wellbeing and life skills.
• Adapt learning materials and resources to ensure full accessibility for pupils with sensory impairments.
• Monitor progress, maintain accurate records and contribute to EHCP reviews and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Support the use and maintenance of specialist hearing, vision and communication equipment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, families and external professionals to deliver outstanding outcomes.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about supporting children and young people with sensory impairments to thrive.
• Has experience working with pupils with Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI/deaf blindness) and complex communication needs.
• Can confidently use a range of communication approaches, including BSL, tactile communication or assistive technologies.
• Promotes independence, inclusion and person-centred practice in everything they do.
• Has excellent observation, recording and communication skills.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Is patient, resilient, adaptable and committed to achieving the very best outcomes for pupils.
• Holds a recognised NatSIP Multi-Sensory Intervenor Qualification (or equivalent) and is committed to ongoing professional development.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Essential Requirements

• NatSIP Multi-Sensory Intervenor Qualification (or recognised equivalent).
• GCSE English and Maths Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting children or young people with MSI/deaf blindness and SEND.
• Strong understanding of the impact of combined vision and hearing impairment on learning and development.

Desirable

• British Sign Language (BSL) qualification.
• Training in deafblind communication approaches.
• Knowledge of assistive technology, orientation and mobility principles.
• Experience within specialist education, residential care or community settings.

About Us

Set in the heart of the Rutland countryside, Stretton Shires School is an independent day and residential school catering for autistic young people, and those with associated needs, offering specialist secondary education for pupils aged 11 – 18.

Established in 2005 as a residential home and school, we are currently growing our day pupil numbers, meaning we constantly need to recruit passionate and dedicated staff to support our growth aspirations.

Our aim for the young people coming to Stretton Shires is quite simple; we want every young person to progress developmentally, educationally and socially. We want them to develop an understanding of themselves and to experience what success feels like. Through these actions, we can equip every young person with the skills and knowledge they need to go on to succeed.

For over 19 years, Options Autism has provided specialist care and education for children, young people, and adults with autism, complex needs, and learning difficulties. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are pioneering innovative, evidence-based approaches that deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes for everyone in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
  • Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
  • Hundreds of UK and international discounts
  • Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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