TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 - DEAF ROLE MODEL

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

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Job summary

Royal Cross Primary School in Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, seeks a Teaching Assistant Level 3 - Deaf Role Model to join our specialist school for deaf children. The successful candidate will support pupils within a total communication approach and help develop language and communication plans.

Applicants should have NVQ3 or above, Level 2 English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy, and BSL Level 2. The role is term-time plus 5 training days, 32.5 hours weekly, 8:30am–3:30pm, with pro-rata pay for

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above, or equivalent.
• Level 2 or equivalent in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• BSL Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with Deaf role models and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to language and communication plans within a total communication approach.
• Assist in fostering language development and positive Deaf identity among pupils.

Skills

Experience with children

Deaf culture awareness

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Level 2 English/Literacy

Level 2 Mathematics/Numeracy

BSL Level 2

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 3 - DEAF ROLE MODEL

Ref: Ref 201862

Number of Posts: 1

Grade: Grade 6

Location: Royal Cross Primary School, Elswick Road, Ashton-on-ribble, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1NT (33 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.royalcross.lancs.sch.uk

Summary: The governors, staff and children are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant Level 3, Deaf Role Model, to join our welcoming school team. Royal Cross Primary School is a specialist school for deaf children, providing an outstanding education.

The successful applicant will have a secure understanding and knowledge of the National and EYFS curriculum and will be able to adapt it to meet the needs of our individual pupils. Royal Cross Primary School uses a total communication approach and the successful applicant will be able to develop and support language and communication plans.

If you have a passion for supporting children to achieve their own aspirations as well as their own deaf identity we welcome your application.

The post is term time plus 5 paid training days, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm - including ½ hour lunch duty.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

This post is until 31st August 2027 on a variable hours contract which will be reviewed annually.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note that this vacancy closes at Noon on 04/09/26 at 12 noon.

Proposed Interview Date: 09/09/2026

Equal Opportunities statement: An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Essential Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or above qualification (or equivalent) - in exceptional circumstances, where local circumstances dictate, qualifications may be viewed as desirable.
• Level 2 or equivalent qualification in English/Literacy and Mathematics/Numeracy.
• BSL Level 2.

Essential Experience

• Experience of working with children.
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom/service environment.
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Understanding of Deaf culture and the role of a Deaf adult as a role model.

Desirable Experience

• Experience of Administrative work.
• Experience of working with deaf children or within a deaf education setting.
• Ability to deliver structured BSL intervention sessions.
• Ability to deliver structured BSL intervention sessions.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.