What are the career options for working with children and young people with a vision impairment?
Depending on your background, there are several roles you might like to explore. Common specialist routes are:
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If you are a teacher, you could train as a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairment (QTVI). See the VIEW website for more information: The professional association for the vision impairment education workforce - VIEW
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Habilitation Specialist (RQHS) - helping children and young people to develop their mobility and independent living skills. See the Habilitation VI UK website for more information: Welcome to Habilitation VI UK - Habilitation VI UK
Also see jobs and services available on the Guide Dogs website: Guide Dogs | The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association
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Learning Support Assistant - supporting a blind or partially child or young person in the classroom.
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Specialist children’s roles in charities or local authorities and education authorities. See individual charity websites for details of any opportunities.
You can find out more about jobs working with children and young people with VI and how to support them on the Health, social care and education professionals section of our website.
RNIB Specialist Advice Service Advisors can give further information on this topic
