Hearing Impaired Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme up to £100

Dedicated 24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive in Gateshead is seeking a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion to support children with hearing impairments across primary and secondary schools from September.

You will provide dedicated 1-2-1 support, utilise BSL where possible, and work with staff to promote communication, engagement and independence throughout the school day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments.
• BSL qualification or practical BSL experience desirable.
• Experience providing 1-2-1 support within an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1-2-1 support for pupils with hearing impairments.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to promote communication, engagement and independence throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience with hearing impairments

BSL qualification / experience

1-2-1 educational support

Strong communication

Patient, caring, adaptable

Passion for helping children

Job description

Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion
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?

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 - Hearing Inclusion 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 - Hearing Inclusion 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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.