This is a specialist teaching assistant role in the Deaf Support Team, Children's All Age Disability at Worcestershire County Council, based at Kidderminster Preschool. It supports deaf pupils in mainstream settings, working alongside qualified teachers of the deaf and an educational audiologist. The 13-hour, term-time post is permanent and needs travel across the county. Applicants need experience with children or young people and BSL level 2, or to be working towards it.
What the job involves
- Support a deaf child or young person in their educational setting
- Work with qualified teachers of the deaf and MSI, an educational audiologist and specialist practitioners
- Work with setting-based staff
- Advocate for the needs of a deaf pupil
Qualifications
- BSL level 2 qualification, or working towards it
Experience
- Experience of working with children or young people
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Confidence to support and advocate for a deaf pupil's needs
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Right to work in the UK
Other
- Ability to travel across the county
What’s offered
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Professional learning and development
- CPD and support within the team
- All necessary training provided
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
