At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with sensory impairments using British Sign Language in a dynamic school environment.
- Company: Join Polden Bower, a special school with state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy professional development, well-being support, and perks like a subsidised café and free swimming sessions.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to be part of a growing federation with excellent career prospects.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your skills in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Must have British Sign Language qualification and a passion for supporting diverse learners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant to join our growing team of staff. The individual will need British sign language qualification as the role will include one-to-one working with students with sensory impairment.
32.5 Hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term time plus INSET days). Term time hours of work: Monday 08.45am-4.45pm, Tuesday-Friday 08.45am-3.30pm.
If you feel you have what it takes to work with us and feel passionate about meeting the needs of our students, we would very much like to hear from you.
Polden Bower is a 160 place special school and has the specialist resources needed to meet the needs of our students, including state-of-the-art facilities such as a warm water pool for physiotherapy, a sports hall, a sensory room, and fully accessible classrooms with the latest teaching technology. This is a very exciting time to be joining a growing Federation, working in partnership with The Bridge School which is the PRU within Bridgwater.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Provide mentoring for new support staff
- Provide a professional role model for other staff
- Support the admin roles of the class teacher in terms of keeping pupil files up to date
- Ensuring that resources are prepared and ready for learning
- Being the first point of call in their absence
- Teach groups under the direction of the class teacher
- Teach the whole class, short term in the absence of the class teacher
- Plan and prepare lessons for groups you are teaching
- Deliver training to other staff within the federation
In return, the school will offer the successful candidate:
- Full induction program and ongoing professional development
- Supportive staff team
- My staff shop benefits which include Cycle to Work scheme
- Onsite subsidised café
- Provision of free tea and coffee for staff
- Well-being room and information on well-being approaches
- Access to Occupational Health Service
- Free weekly swimming sessions
Enquiries and visits are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo Stamford, Assistant HR Manager.
Polden Bower School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This appointment will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical clearance, proof of the right to work in the UK and satisfactory references. Following the acceptance of your interview, an online check will be carried out as detailed in the latest Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines.
Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant with BSL in Bridgwater employer: Polden Bower School
Polden Bower School offers a unique opportunity for teaching assistants to be part of an innovative and inclusive satellite provision within Somerset Bridge Primary School. With a strong focus on professional development, supportive staff culture, and state-of-the-art facilities, employees can thrive in a rewarding environment dedicated to the welfare of children with additional needs. Join us in making a meaningful impact while enjoying benefits like a Cycle to Work scheme and access to Occupational Health services.
