Deaf Children Learning Support Assistant — BSL Ready

Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 days school holidays

Competitive salary

IT equipment relevant to the post

Supportive leadership and staff

Opportunities for growth and CPD

Extensive CPD opportunities

Job summary

Tany’s Dell Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for its Resource Base for Deaf Children. The role supports deaf learners through language development, small-group and 1:1 work, and collaboration with Teachers of the Deaf and base staff.

You will contribute to an inclusive school culture, promote wellbeing and assist with assistive technology checks, in a nurturing environment that values professional development and close teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to train to British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2.
• Support Deaf children from Nursery to Year 6.
• Advocate for deaf learners and promote inclusion within mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Teachers of the Deaf, Class Teachers and the Resource Base Team to support communication and learning needs of deaf children.
• Provide support in whole class, small group and one-to-one sessions.
• Differentiate language and learning support to meet individual Deaf learners' needs.
• Assist with development of language skills using signed communication (BSL) and other strategies.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and promote positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Check hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aids and report faults to the Teachers of the Deaf.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Deaf learners support

Job description

Tany’s Dell Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for its Resource Base for Deaf Children. The role supports deaf learners through language development, small-group and 1:1 work, and collaboration with Teachers of the Deaf and base staff.

You will contribute to an inclusive school culture, promote wellbeing and assist with assistive technology checks, in a nurturing environment that values professional development and close teamwork.