Hearing Impaired Teaching Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Courses

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion in Gateshead, starting September. The role involves delivering dedicated 1-2-1 support to pupils with hearing impairments, collaborating with teachers to enhance communication and participation, and promoting independence across the school day.

Opportunities available full-time or part-time in welcoming primary and secondary settings.

Qualifications

• Experience working with pupils with hearing impairments.
• BSL qualification or practical BSL experience desirable.
• Experience providing 1-2-1 support in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

1-2-1 support

Communication skills

BSL knowledge

Education

BSL qualification

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?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming Primary and Secondary schools across Gateshead who are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion. These inclusive schools are committed to providing high-quality support for pupils with hearing impairments, creating positive learning environments where every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

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.

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

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.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.