At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a pupil with hearing impairment in accessing all areas of school life.
- Company: Brixington Primary Academy, part of First Federation Trust, dedicated to inclusive education.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role until August 2027 with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a committed team focused on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a child's life while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm, flexibility, and experience with BSL or willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
About this Role
Brixington Primary Academy are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated individual to work alongside the class teacher across all areas of the curriculum.
This role is to start as soon as possible and is fixed term until 31 August 2027.
The ideal candidate will
- Build a positive, trusting relationship with a pupil with hearing impairment and developmental language delay, helping them access all aspects of school life and learning.
- Support the development of speech, language and communication skills through the consistent use of visual strategies, signing, modelling of language and structured communication activities.
- Work closely with teaching staff, the Teacher of the Deaf and Speech and Language professionals to implement personalised programmes and specialist recommendations.
- Facilitate participation in classroom learning, adapting resources and instructions to ensure full access to the curriculum and opportunities for independent success.
- Promote positive social interaction and friendships by supporting communication between the pupil and peers during lessons, playtimes and group activities.
- Support the effective use and monitoring of hearing aids and assistive listening equipment, helping the pupil develop increasing independence and self-advocacy skills.
- British Sign Language (BSL) desirable.
- Safeguarding Information
First Federation Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
The specific Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy for each of our schools can be found in the safeguarding section of their website, together with information about who the Designated Safeguarding Lead and other Level 3 trained staff are.
First Federation Trust require all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions, as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas.
You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage.
All shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search. Applications supported by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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