Education Support Worker (Deaf) - Peebles High School - SBO09620

Scottish Borders Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority is looking for a committed individual to support deaf students in an educational setting. This role involves assisting with communication between teachers and students, ensuring that learning materials are accessible, and helping to create an inclusive learning environment. A formal qualification in sign language is essential, along with a dedication to improving communication methods. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and is a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in BSL/SSE/SEE/English.
• A commitment to achieve formal BSL qualification.
• Well developed receptive and expressive skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the pupil with communication in English and BSL.
• Assist in lesson preparations and adaptation of materials.
• Liaise with teachers and parents for coordinated support.
• Work with the student to facilitate integration and independence.

Skills

Sign language proficiency

Lip speaking

Notetaking skills

Communication methods adaptation

Ability to liaise with teachers

Education

Formal qualification in sign language

Job description

Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hours: 30

Hourly Rate: £14.24 - £15.41

Salary: £19253.38 - £20834.29 per annum

Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

• To undertake specific tasks such as:
• To contribute to the planning process (long and short term targets from IEP/CSP) and formulation of learning and improvement plans (pupil or whole school).
• To keep accurate records and contribute to the monitoring and tracking of pupil progress.
• Liaise with teachers about lesson plans, reinforcing course content where appropriate, and prepare for lessons in advance to enable the pupil to perform activities in class at the same time as other pupils; assist with the preparation of learning materials adapted and developed for use by the student.
• Accompany the pupil through the daily school timetable and support them in class by interpreting between spoken English and British Sign Language (BSL), lip speaking and note taking. Take lesson notes for the student, as necessary, and interpret the information in BSL and other agreed communication methods.
• Contribute to the integration, independence and emotional and social development of the student by facilitating communication with peers, teachers and other school staff. Support and contribute to raising awareness of the student’s needs amongst peers, teachers and other school staff.
• Maintain awareness of developments and training opportunities within the Learning Environment and the Deaf Community;
• Facilitate communication with peers, staff and other adults.
• To work in collaboration with Teachers of deaf children and young people.
• Apply appropriate communication methods suitable to the needs and preference of the student to enable access to information and to facilitate two-way communication.
• Advise Head Teachers and other school staff about the communication and learning needs of the student and the means of meeting them. Work alongside other professionals, such as teachers and BSL interpreters, to help the pupil to understand and produce written material in class.
• Modify and adapt curriculum content and language used, as necessary, to facilitate student understanding and learning. Reinforce lesson content where necessary and update and change course content for the pupil to understand more easily.
• Work with teachers and other school staff to suggest ways for continuous review and improvement in means of communication between the pupil, teaching staff, other school staff and other pupils. Provide support to other school-based staff who are training in BSL where this is appropriate and agreed.
• Liaise with parents and carers and the school to support implementation of planned activities and learning for the student.
• Work individually with the student out of class to reinforce class work and supervise tests.
• In collaboration with class teachers and external agencies, support the student during out-of-classroom activities, including outdoor activities and school trips.

Essential

• Experience or formal qualification in sign language eg BSL/SSE/SEE/English, lip speaking, notetaking and/or language modification.
• A commitment to work towards formal qualification in BSL.
• Having well developed, receptive and expressive skills.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Kathryn Ramage at [e-mail].

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.