Sensory Support Practitioner - Redeployment - 19206

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Suffolk County Council as a Sensory Support Practitioner, making a difference in the lives of deaf or visually impaired children. Collaborate with families and educational staff to enhance communication and learning environments, and receive ongoing support and development in a dedicated team.

Benefits

Access to continuing professional development

On-going mentoring and support

Qualifications

• Skilled communicator with an understanding of language development.
• Experience in supporting children with disabilities, ideally with deaf or visually impaired children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver interventions under the direction of a specialist teacher.
• Support families and staff in making language and learning accessible.

Skills

Communication

Language development understanding

Confidence working with young children

Education

Willingness to undertake BSL qualifications

Job description

Description

• Suffolk County Council Countywide
• 27711 per annum pro rata
• 3 days per week term time only
• Permanent

In the Sensory Service every role offers the chance to create positive just a local authority team;werea group of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across Suffolk. As our new Sensory Support Practitioner youllhave the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the children and families we support. Ifyourepassionate about making a real tangible differencein the lives of deaf or visually impaired children and their families then join us and turn your passion into positive action.

Your role and responsibilities

In this role you will have the privilege of working with children alongside their families or setting staff to ensure everyone understands the needs of the individual and how to help children make the most of their hearing and vision at all times. You will help families or setting staff make language and learning accessible.

You will:

• Talk with families and setting staff about how to make learning and language accessible
• Plan and deliver interventions or bespoke activities under the direction of the specialist teacher
• Model strategies and support to school staff and parents
• Help families or settings manage and use technology effectively.

You will need

• To be a skilled communicator.
• To be confident in working with young children and babies in the home or in a setting.
• Have an understanding of language development in young children.
• Have or be willing to develop basic skills in BSL and Braille and be ready to learn about the specific needs of deaf or visually impaired children and how to support families. Training will be given.
• A willingness to undertake BSL qualifications.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The Sensory service works closely with the wider teams within SES.

We have a large team of specialists who are highly committed to deaf children and children who are visually impaired and their families. We embrace our work with our many schools and education settings from Early Years to Post 16 empowering them to work within their varied communities.

We are a friendly energetic and committed team. We are supportive of each other and thrive on the difference we can make to children and young people and their families in our county.

We will offer you

• Access to continuing professional development offered within Specialist Education Services.
• On-going mentoring and support from colleagues within the Sensory service and the resource base Teachers of the Deaf.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report ().

For more information

Please contact Andrea Carronfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling0or emailing

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (docx)

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.

1. Describe a situation where you were successful in supporting someone to change their practice or act on your advice. How did you make it work
2. Describe your experience of supporting children or young people who are d/Deaf or who have a visual impairment. What did your support look like on a day-to-day basis
3. Describe a time when you worked as part of a team to support the language development and learning of a child with SEND. How did you contribute to the teams success
4. In this role you will be working closely with families in the home. What do you consider to be the greatest challenges of this type of work Give examples of how you might manage or adapt to those challenges.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. If you would like an adjustment to this process due to a disability please contact us at 0 or

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Closing date:11.30pm 5 June 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

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