Communication Support Teaching Assistant
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Description
1 month contract with a local authority
Duration: until 23/10/2026 in the first instance
Term time only
Umbrella Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour umbrella
Summary
- This role involves supporting deaf children and young people to achieve full inclusion within their educational settings. The position is a 1-month contract with a local authority, lasting until 23/10/2026 in the first instance, and is term-time only. The postholder will work under the guidance of a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, providing tailored support to children with hearing impairments across various environments such as schools, homes, hospitals, pre-school settings, and specialist resource bases. The role is crucial in ensuring that these children can access education and achieve positive learning outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Support deaf children as part of the Sensory Team to facilitate their access to education and enhance learning outcomes.
- Prepare and assist in the inclusion of deaf children within their educational peer groups.
- Deliver individual support programs under the guidance of a qualified Teacher of the Deaf.
- Explain and discuss curriculum content to ensure comprehension of tasks, lessons, and information presented in class.
- Utilize auditory oral methods, Sign Supported English, and Total Communication approaches to aid learning and communication.
- Collaborate with mainstream teaching staff to ensure effective curriculum access and support arrangements.
- Provide direct tutorial support within educational settings and through withdrawal sessions when necessary.
- Adapt and prepare learning materials to meet the individual needs of pupils.
Requirements:
- Experience working with children in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting children with special educational needs and/or hearing impairments.
- Experience assisting with learning and classroom-based activities.
- GCSE English and Maths Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent.
- British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or equivalent.
- Willingness to work towards British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2, with training provided.
Additional Information
- Enhanced Children's DBS required.
- Ability to work 32.50 hours per week, ideally 5 days, with flexibility for fewer days for the right candidate.
- Working hours from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
- Bi-weekly payment schedule.