Job Details
Grade: 5A
Hourly Rate: £14.29 - £15.41
Salary: £9626.69 - £10417.14 per annum (Term Time Only)
Contract Duration: Permanent
Please note the closing date has been extended until 17th December 2025
Role Purpose
The purpose of the Education Worker for Deaf Children & Young People is to work as an effective member of the Additional Support Needs team within a learning community, delivering high quality service which supports the integration of deaf pupils into mainstream education. To enable equal access for deaf learners to information in the curriculum and school environment, according to the assessed needs of the deaf learner; To encourage the development of the individual deaf learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts through a range of appropriate strategies; To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual deaf learner; To provide deaf awareness, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group and to involve the deaf learners whenever possible. To enable deaf learners to make independent choices and learn from their own experiences.
Essential
Experience or formal qualification in sign language eg BSL/SSE/SEE/English, lip speaking, notetaking and/or language modification. A commitment to work towards formal qualification in BSL Having well developed, receptive and expressive skills.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Alison Saxon by telephone on 01896662755 or by email at Alison.Saxon@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.