Sensory Support Assistant (HI) – Term-Time, 2 Roles

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Newcastle Sensory Service is seeking two Support Assistants (HI) to join a dedicated team that supports deaf children, their families and schools across the city. Roles are based in one of the ARP provisions at Benton Park Primary, Broadwood Primary or Jesmond Park Academy.

The successful candidate will have HLTA standards or an equivalent qualification, SEND experience, and the ability to work with parents and professionals.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have HLTA-level standards or an equivalent qualification.
• Recent experience of working with children and young people with SEND.
• Ability to work with parents, colleagues and relevant professionals.
• Understanding of inclusive education and ability to work in a multi-agency team.
• Willingness to achieve at least BSL Level 2.
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated and adaptable with good organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf children and young people, their families and schools across the city.
• Work in one of the Additionally Resourced Provisions based at partner schools.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to support pupils' achievements.

Skills

HLTA standards

SEND experience

Parent collaboration

Inclusive education

BSL Level 2

Interpersonal skills

Education

Equivalent HLTA qualification

Job description

Newcastle Sensory Service is seeking two Support Assistants (HI) to join a dedicated team that supports deaf children, their families and schools across the city. Roles are based in one of the ARP provisions at Benton Park Primary, Broadwood Primary or Jesmond Park Academy.

The successful candidate will have HLTA standards or an equivalent qualification, SEND experience, and the ability to work with parents and professionals.