At a Glance
- Tasks: Support deaf children in accessing education and participating in school life using BSL.
- Company: Join East Dunbartonshire Council’s Sensory Service team.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, professional development, and support from experienced teachers.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and collaboration in various educational settings.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your skills in BSL.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a Level 4 Certificate in BSL Studies is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 24227 - 29611 £ per year.
Salary will be pro-rated for part-time and term-time hours.
East Dunbartonshire Council’s Sensory Service is seeking a motivated and compassionate Pupil Support Assistant (Communication Specialism (British Sign Language (BSL))) to join our team. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to support deaf children to fully access their education and participate in school life.
Within a peripatetic role, you will aid and support children to overcome barriers to learning and participation, within all educational sectors. You will be responsible for development in communication through BSL of children and under the direction of the class teacher, you will help with specific learning activities and to follow instructions and organisation of work.
When required, you will provide supervision of children out with the classroom e.g. in the playground, corridors, dining area, during PE and organised school trips. You will have a pleasant tolerant manner and a proven capacity to establish positive relationships with children. Experience of working with children with additional support needs and an interest in their development would be advantageous.
A commitment to professional learning is essential, as the successful candidate will undertake training and development in BSL competency and the adaptation of learning materials. A Level 4 Certificate in BSL Studies or equivalent experience would be advantageous.
As part of the Sensory Service, the postholder will benefit from ongoing support and guidance from Teachers of Deaf Children and Young People. There will be opportunities to work alongside them in a variety of settings, enabling the successful candidate to develop the specialist knowledge, confidence and practical skills required to effectively support deaf learners.
The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary.
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Contact Details:
East Dunbartonshire Council Recruitment Team
