TEACHING ASSISTANT

Deaf Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Deaf Trust in Doncaster is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their dedicated team. This role involves supporting deaf learners in their educational journey, requiring excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and a commitment to BSL training. The successful candidate will contribute significantly to the learning environment, ensuring effective teaching and individual support.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Training and career development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Discounted childcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working in education is essential.
• Strong interest in the education and care of deaf learners.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with delivery of teaching and learning.
• Interpreting for some teaching staff.
• Working within classes and with small groups.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

BSL Skills

ICT Skills

Education

GCSE grade C/5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent

BSL Level 3 commitment

Job description

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(Pay scale: A22 A24 £25,129 to £26,713 full time equivalent, term time only) - 29 to 30 hours a week (Pro rata £20,374.86 to £21,659.20 based on 30 hours) - Fixed Term/Permanent Contract

An enthusiastic, versatile Teaching Assistant is required to join our small but dedicated and hardworking team of Specialist Teaching Assistants.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in SEND, Health & Social Care, Early Years and Supporting Teaching & Learning with a high level of BSL skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with delivery of teaching and learning.
• Work will involve working within classes, one to one and with small groups of children as part of a team.
• Interpreting for some teaching staff
  
  

Can You Demonstrate

• Previous experience of working in education is essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• GCSE grade C/5 in English and Mathematics or equivalent skills.
• BSL Skills and a commitment to study to BSL Level 3.
• A strong interest in the education and care of deaf learners.
• Good ICT Skills
• Ability to work constructively and positively as part of a team.
• A patient, non-judgemental attitude, and a passion to see young people succeed.
  
  

We Can Offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including dental, prescriptions and optical claims funded by the Trust
• Fantastic training and career development opportunities
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
  
  

Please submit your application and equal opportunities monitoring forms

Closing date for applications: 19th June 2025

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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  Entry level

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