Overview
Teaching Assistant - Deaf Pupils at East Sussex County Council. Based at Willingdon Primary School in Eastbourne, with potential to work at other bases including Willingdon Secondary, Priory, Lewes or Manor Primary, Uckfield.
Responsibilities
* Support deaf pupils in the mainstream school as part of the Sensory Needs Service team, under the direction of the Head of Deaf Support Facility (Teacher of the Deaf).
* Assist in the inclusion and education of deaf pupils and contribute to their development and learning.
* Work with predominantly oral communicators and participate in on-going training and support (training in sign language available if required).
* Help maintain a positive learning environment and support collaboration within the school team.
* Adhere to school policies and contribute to safeguarding and welfare of pupils.
Qualifications and Skills
* Recent experience of working within a school setting appropriate to the site (e.g., Primary).
* Signing BSL to Stage 1 or a willingness to learn to sign.
* IT skills.
* Verbal communication skills.
* Organisational skills and the ability to work within a team.
* Ability to cope with change.
* Ability to present information clearly.
Hours and Location
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm, Term Time only. Based at Willingdon Primary School, Eastbourne; may be required to work at other bases as listed.
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please follow the “Apply Now” button and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. Your Supporting Statement will be used for shortlisting, so please address how you meet all criteria in the person specification, drawing on relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information.
Additional Information
* This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Service. Overseas police check evidence may be required if you have lived or worked abroad.
* Your starting salary will be pro rata if the position is part-time or term-time only.
* If you require sponsorship to work in the UK, please indicate this in your application so eligibility for sponsorship can be checked.
* If you require reasonable adjustments due to disability to participate in the process, please contact the hiring manager.
* For further information about DBS requirements or visas, refer to the Gov.uk pages linked in the original posting.
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