SEN Teaching Assistant - Hearing Impairment Support

Reed; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized education provider is looking for a compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant in Sheffield to support students with hearing impairments. The role involves providing in-class and 1:1 support, facilitating communication using methods like BSL, and promoting social interaction among students. Ideal candidates will have experience with hearing impairments and a calm, encouraging approach. Full-Time or Part-Time options available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments.
• Understanding of communication strategies and assistive hearing technologies.
• Excellent listening and observational skills.
• A calm, encouraging, and inclusive approach to support.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support to students with hearing loss.
• Facilitate communication using appropriate methods.
• Support the use of hearing aids and other assistive devices.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver inclusive learning.
• Promote social interaction and emotional well-being among students.

Skills

Experience working with children with hearing impairments

Understanding of communication strategies

Excellent listening skills

Calm and encouraging approach

Education

British Sign Language (BSL) qualification

Job description

Location: Sheffield

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP / Negotiable

We are looking for a compassionate and skilled SEN Teaching Assistant to join a dedicated team supporting students with hearing impairments in a specialist SEND school.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class and 1:1 support to students with hearing loss.
• Facilitate communication using appropriate methods (e.g., BSL, lip-reading, speech).
• Support the use and maintenance of hearing aids, radio aids, and other assistive devices.
• Collaborate with teachers and hearing support services to deliver inclusive learning.
• Promote social interaction and emotional well-being among students.

Requirements

• Experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments.
• Understanding of communication strategies and assistive hearing technologies.
• Excellent listening and observational skills.
• A calm, encouraging, and inclusive approach to support.

Desirable

• British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or equivalent.
• Additional training in deaf awareness or audiology support.