Hearing Specialist Teaching Assistant

Suffolk Jobs Direct; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 6,000 - 14,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational organization in Ipswich is seeking a Hearing Specialist Base Teaching Assistant to support deaf pupils in accessing the curriculum. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers to adapt learning materials, manage hearing technology, and foster communication. Requirements include a Level 1 BSL qualification and the ability to create an inclusive environment. This role emphasizes professional development and teamwork within a supportive educational setting.

Benefits

Supportive staff environment

Professional development opportunities

Employee benefits scheme

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• A British Sign Language Level 1 qualification is essential; Level 2 is desirable.
• You should possess confidence and skills as per the person specification.
• Experience in supporting education for Deaf pupils is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with the Teacher of the Deaf and classroom teachers.
• Adapt learning materials and manage hearing technology.
• Support communication and language development in English and BSL.

Skills

British Sign Language Level 1

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Qualifications in education or child development

Job description

Reference: 8259

Post 1:

• Salary:£6,897 per annum
• Hours:12 hours per week, Thursday – Friday, 8.30am – 3pm
• Contract:Permanent, required as soon as possible

Post 2:

• Salary:£13,794 per annum
• Hours:24 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, 8.30am – 3.30pm
• Contract:Fixed term Maternity cover, required as soon as possible

Rushmere Hall Primary School are looking to recruit a Hearing Specialist Base Teaching Assistant to work in partnership with the Teacher of the Deaf and classroom teachers to ensure deaf pupils can access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

This includes adapting learning materials where needed, managing hearing technology, supporting communication and language development in spoken English and BSL (British Sign Language) or SSE (Signed Supported English) according to each child’s preferred mode of communication, and delivering timely interventions to address gaps in learning. The role also focuses on fostering pupils’ independence, promoting achievement, and creating an inclusive environment that enables every child to thrive academically and socially.

A British Sign Language Level 1 qualification is essential, level 2 is desirable, and you should be well qualified and possess the confidence and skills in the person specification.

Eko Trust is a family of good and outstanding schools situated across London, Brighton and Suffolk. Collaborating seamlessly, we are dedicated to cultivating a supportive environment where our collective goal is to constantly learn and innovate, striving to deliver unparalleled educational outcomes for the children under our care. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact in education and thrive in a collaborative, progressive atmosphere, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community committed to excellence.

We can offer you:

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team
• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement
• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities
• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work
• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors
• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services
• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working
• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

Visits are warmly encouraged, please email [e-mail] to arrange an appointment or for any further details about this role.

Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

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