PURPOSE: To ensure the educational needs of children and young people who are hearing impaired are met and that they become independent learners and achieve their full potential. To advise educators, families and the Local Authority regarding the needs of the children and young people who are hearing impaired. To fulfil the statutory duties of the Local Authority. The post holder is specifically responsible for ensuring: • Promotion of inclusive practice • Access to the curriculum for all hearing impaired children and young people • Raising achievement of hearing impaired children and young people • Creation of an independent effective learning environment • Effective liaison with families to develop partnerships • Promotion, support of and compliance with Hull City Councils policies and procedures • Effective and efficient use of resources and provide value for money • The monitoring of Audiological equipment PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Please note decision making must be included within the Principal Accountabilities To visit/ support hearing impaired children and young people in various settings to advise and collaborate with: Curriculum needs and teaching strategies, The use of technical and other specialist equipment, Supporting personal and social development, Implications of hearing loss, Communication needs and language development in signed and/or spoken language as appropria...