Teaching Assistant

Do you have a strong teaching assistant background in secondary 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.

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The secondary position is based at Priory School in Lewes although you could be asked to work at one of our other bases – Willingdon Primary/Secondary 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.
Good IT skills.
Good verbal communication skills.
Good organisational skills.
The ability to work within a team.
The ability to cope with change.
The ability to present information clearly.

If this sounds like the job for you please send your cv with a cover letter, showing how you meet the essential criteria, as set out in the job description/person specification, attached to this advert.

Make sure you let us know whether you wish to be considered for one position in particular or both.

Interviews will be held on at Willingdon Primary Deaf Support Facility and will be in person.

Whilst you work in a school environment you will have the added advantage of access to ESCC being part of the Sensory Needs Service.

#Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Sarah Miller-Cook, Senior Lead Teacher for Deaf Support Facilities at Sarah.Miller-Cook@eastsussex.gov.uk or by telephone 01323 482619.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.