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Teaching Assistant Grade 3 (Hearing Impairment) iBSL or Signature L2 in BSL
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 13 Mawrth 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 07 Ebrill 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5HP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5f33ca55-da01-4abd-a0a8-471d518e0905 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title:
Scale/Grade: Teaching Assistant Grade 3 +SEN
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:
• Enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach.
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact.
• Check the functioning of personal amplification daily, trouble shooting and reporting any issues or faults.
• Assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language.
• Support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required. Modify written and spoken language as necessary to facilitate access to the curriculum.
• Use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff.
• Liaise with the Teacher of the Deaf to modify and resource differentiated lessons to ensure effective access for the pupil.
• Report on pupil progress and lesson outcomes to the Class Teacher/ Teacher of the Deaf using agreed formats.
• Participate in annual reviews and parent consultations through written feedback and attendance at meetings as required.
• Attend Sensory Impairment Team training.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant
Salary Grade: TA 3 + SEN
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES-
It is essential that the postholder has:
• The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child
• The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving
• Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child
• The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
It is essential that the post holder has:
• iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining:
∙ A supportive and dedicated team of professionals
∙ Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school and are kind and eager to learn
∙ A leadership team and governing body that will support your career in teaching
∙ A school that prioritises staff wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: The Governing Body at St Catherine’s CE (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the Guidance and Regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
JOB DESCRIPTION
Post Title:
Scale/Grade: Teaching Assistant Grade 3 +SEN
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:
• Enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach.
• Have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact.
• Check the functioning of personal amplification daily, trouble shooting and reporting any issues or faults.
• Assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language.
• Support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required. Modify written and spoken language as necessary to facilitate access to the curriculum.
• Use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff.
• Liaise with the Teacher of the Deaf to modify and resource differentiated lessons to ensure effective access for the pupil.
• Report on pupil progress and lesson outcomes to the Class Teacher/ Teacher of the Deaf using agreed formats.
• Participate in annual reviews and parent consultations through written feedback and attendance at meetings as required.
• Attend Sensory Impairment Team training.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant
Salary Grade: TA 3 + SEN
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES-
It is essential that the postholder has:
• The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child
• The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving
• Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child
• The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
It is essential that the post holder has:
• iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL.
What the school offers its staff
You will be joining:
∙ A supportive and dedicated team of professionals
∙ Happy and enthusiastic children who enjoy school and are kind and eager to learn
∙ A leadership team and governing body that will support your career in teaching
∙ A school that prioritises staff wellbeing
Commitment to safeguarding
Safeguarding Statement: The Governing Body at St Catherine’s CE (VC) Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Headteachers must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the Guidance and Regulations to safeguard children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).