Specialist Teaching Assistant in Gateshead

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: September

Salary: £14 - £16 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with hearing impairments to achieve their full potential? Do you have experience using British Sign Language (BSL) or supporting pupils with additional communication needs? Are you looking for a rewarding Specialist Teaching Assistant role across supportive Primary and Secondary schools?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming Primary and Secondary schools across Gateshead who are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion. These inclusive schools are committed to providing high-quality support for pupils with hearing impairments, creating positive learning environments where every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

The schools are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion on a long-term basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available from September. The successful Specialist Teaching Assistant will provide dedicated 1-2-1 support for pupils with hearing impairments, working closely with teaching staff to promote communication, engagement and independence throughout the school day.

The successful Specialist Teaching Assistant will have:

• Experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments
• British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or practical BSL experience is desirable
• Experience providing 1-2-1 support within an educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.