Learning Support Assistant (Resource Base for Deaf Children)

Tany's Dell Primary School and Nursery; Birtley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6.5 days school holidays

Competitive salary

IT equipment relevant to the post

Supportive leadership and staff

Opportunities for growth and CPD

Extensive CPD opportunities

Job summary

Tany’s Dell Primary School and Nursery is seeking a Learning Support Assistant for its Resource Base for Deaf Children. The role supports deaf learners through language development, small-group and 1:1 work, and collaboration with Teachers of the Deaf and base staff.

You will contribute to an inclusive school culture, promote wellbeing and assist with assistive technology checks, in a nurturing environment that values professional development and close teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hold or be willing to train to British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2.
• Support Deaf children from Nursery to Year 6.
• Advocate for deaf learners and promote inclusion within mainstream classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Work in partnership with Teachers of the Deaf, Class Teachers and the Resource Base Team to support communication and learning needs of deaf children.
• Provide support in whole class, small group and one-to-one sessions.
• Differentiate language and learning support to meet individual Deaf learners' needs.
• Assist with development of language skills using signed communication (BSL) and other strategies.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils and promote positive behaviour in line with school policies.
• Check hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aids and report faults to the Teachers of the Deaf.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Deaf learners support

Job description

Learning Support Assistant (Resource Base for Deaf Children)

Salary: Scale 3, pt 4-5

Hours: Full-Time 33.75 hours per week (Monday to Friday - 8.30am-3.45pm)

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Tany’s Dell Primary School are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join our team in the Resource Base. Duties will involve working in partnership with Teachers of the Deaf, Class Teachers and the wider Resource Base Team, including external professionals, to support the communication and learning needs of deaf children in whole class, small group and one to one session and to facilitate their inclusion within the wider school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold or be willing to train to British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2
• Support Deaf children from Nursery to Year 6
• Advocate for deaf learners and promote the inclusion of deaf children within their mainstream classrooms and the wider school community
• Liaise with the staff in the Resource Base Team and Class Teachers and wider professional bodies
• Work with individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the Head of Resource Base
• Understand the specific learning needs of individual Deaf learners and provide differentiated support in whole class, small group or one to one context
• Assist with the development of language skills and provide access to language and learning using a variety of means as necessary including: signed communication (BSL), appropriate clarification, explanation, and small group intervention
• Establish positive relationships with pupils
• Support the emotional and social well-being of deaf learners through wider Resource Base and whole school strategies and approaches
• Promote positive pupil behaviour in line with school policies
• Adhere to Resource Base routines for checking hearing aids, cochlear implants and radio aids to check technology is working optimally and report any faults to a Teachers of the Deaf

In return, we can offer you:

• An Ofsted rated ‘good’ school
• An inclusive and welcoming ethos
• Dedicated, friendly staff teams and whole school community enthusiastic and polite children who are eager to learn a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.
• enthusiastic and polite children who are eager to learn
• a commitment to professional development and lifelong learning.

Additional benefits working at Tany’s Dell Primary School:

• Additional 6.5 days school holidays
• Competitive salary
• IT equipment relevant to the post
• A supportive team of leaders and staff
• Opportunities for growth and development
• A collaborative environment to work with colleagues across the Trust
• Extensive CPD opportunities, with external courses for career development
• SENDCo network within the Trust
• Membership of a generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Supportive special leave requests

In compliance with Safer Recruitment guidelines, CVs cannot be accepted.

NET Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of the Safer Recruitment process all shortlisted applicants will be subject to social media checks. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.