Hearing Resource Base TA – Empower Deaf Learners

Civic Recruitment Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly pay

Term time only

Job summary

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Communication Support Teaching Assistant to join the Hearing Resource Base at Stoke Park Secondary School. You will support deaf and hearing-impaired students to engage with lessons, communicate effectively, and participate in class activities.

You will work with Teachers of the Deaf and school staff to adapt materials, use BSL and other methods, track progress, and help students reach their potential.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C/Level 4 in English and Maths.
• Recent experience supporting children in an educational setting.
• Experience working with deaf children and SEND.

Responsibilities

• Assist deaf students during classroom activities and lessons.
• Interpret and present lesson content in an accessible manner.
• Utilize British Sign Language (BSL) and other communication methods to facilitate learning.
• Clarify and discuss curriculum content to enhance student understanding.
• Foster the development of communication, language, social, and independent learning skills.
• Modify and prepare learning materials to suit individual student needs.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support.
• Encourage inclusion within the student’s peer group.
• Manage and maintain specialist audiological equipment effectively.
• Track and report on student progress.
• Participate in reviews, assessments, and educational planning.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and specialist sensory teams to ensure comprehensive support.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as needed.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/Level 4)

Job description

Coventry City Council is seeking a dedicated Communication Support Teaching Assistant to join the Hearing Resource Base at Stoke Park Secondary School. You will support deaf and hearing-impaired students to engage with lessons, communicate effectively, and participate in class activities.

You will work with Teachers of the Deaf and school staff to adapt materials, use BSL and other methods, track progress, and help students reach their potential.