Teaching Assistant Grade 3 (Hearing Impairment) with iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL Salary: TA Grade 3 SEN, £3,692.86 - £4,338.94 per annum £215.22 SEN Allowance Contract: attached to a named child whilst they are educated at St Catherine’s CE Primary School Hours: 6hrs 5mins per week, one whole day, Term time only plus TED’s Start Date: Autumn Term 2025, once all recruitment checks have been completed St. Catherine's is a 'Good' school as defined by both Ofsted and SIAMS, and we believe that we have a really great school. Our hardworking team are all committed to ensuring that our children can make the most of every learning opportunity presented, in a safe and nurturing environment. We never ‘give up’ on a child and we would expect the successful candidate to support our approaches and the school's Christian ethos and values. We can offer the newly appointed person a supportive working environment, with a team of colleagues who support each other and the school in many ways. We all appreciate our positive and caring working atmosphere, where great relationships are at the heart of all we do and who we are. We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant with level two BSL at St Catherine’s CE Primary School. What are we looking for: An enthusiastic, experienced, Teaching Assistant for this exciting new opportunity to work in our year three team, in the first instance. JOB DESCRIPTION Post Title: Scale/Grade: Teaching Assistant Grade 3 SEN Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks: Enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach. Have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact. Check the functioning of personal amplification daily, trouble shooting and reporting any issues or faults. Assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language. Support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required. Modify written and spoken language as necessary to facilitate access to the curriculum. Use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff. Liaise with the Teacher of the Deaf to modify and resource differentiated lessons to ensure effective access for the pupil. Report on pupil progress and lesson outcomes to the Class Teacher/ Teacher of the Deaf using agreed formats. Participate in annual reviews and parent consultations through written feedback and attendance at meetings as required. Attend Sensory Impairment Team training. PERSON SPECIFICATION Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant Salary Grade: TA 3 SEN KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- It is essential that the postholder has: The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving. Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child. The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem. QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT: It is essential that the post holder has iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL. For additional information please contact Mrs Julie Cook on 01562 823614 or email at hr@stcatherines.worcs.sch.uk Closing date – 9am on Monday 1st September 2025 Start Date – Autumn Term 2025, once all recruitment checks have been completed Please note if you have not been contacted by Monday 1st September 2025, you have not been shortlisted on this occasion. All applications must be made on the Worcestershire application form, and all sections of the form must be completed. Please make sure that you include a current email address for your referees. St. Catherine’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer as part of the national Disability Confident Scheme. Under the Disability Confident Scheme, we encourage applicants with a disability to apply for roles within the organisation and will interview people with a disability who meet the minimum essential criteria detailed on the person specification.