Job Description Do you have a strong teaching assistant background in primary education? Then this could be the job for you. You will work for the Sensory Needs Service and be part of the team who support deaf pupils in the school. You will work under the direction of the Head of Deaf Support Facility (Teacher of the Deaf), assist in the support and inclusion of deaf pupils in the mainstream school. This position is based at Willingdon Primary School in Eastbourne, although you could be asked to work at one of our other bases – Willingdon Secondary, Priory, Lewes or Manor Primary, Uckfield. Hours of Work will be Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Term Time only Whilst experience of working with deaf children and/or specialist needs would be welcomed, this is not essential as on-going training and support will be given. The current cohort are predominately oral communicators. We can provide additional training in sign language, if required. We are looking for good teaching assistants who want to develop a specialism in this area. We Are Looking For Candidates Who Have Recent experience of working within a school setting appropriate to the site (Secondary) Signing BSL to Stage 1 or a willingness to learn to sign IT skills Verbal communication skills Organisational skills The ability to work within a team The ability to cope with change The ability to present information clearly To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information. Interviews will take place 2/3 weeks from the advert closure date and will be held in person at Willingdon Primary Deaf Support Facility. If you have any questions about the role please contact Sarah Miller-Cook ( Lead Senior Teacher with responsibility for Deaf Support Facilities – Sensory Needs Service) on 07712 543589. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. Whilst you work in a school environment you will have the added advantage of access to ESCC being part of the Sensory Needs Service. We Choose East Sussex About Us Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to https://www.gov.uk/dbs-check-applicant-criminal-record. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.