Teaching Assistant - (Hearing Impaired)

Supply Desk; Weston Turville; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Hearing Impaired)

Hemel Hempstead

Full-time

ASAP or Easter 2025

The School:

Supply Desk is pleased to be working with a good rated school in the Hemel Hempstead area that prides itself on providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, allowing them to succeed to the best of their ability no matter what challenges they may face. The school is looking for support with some of its students and is seeking an excellent support member of staff who has experience or qualifications working with students with hearing impairments.

The role will require the following responsibilities:

• Collaborating with the teacher and assisting with creating and delivering activities.
• Developing a holistic approach to meeting the students' needs by delivering on action plans and/or strategies which will enable learners to make good progress.
• Assisting with the development and implementation of Individual Education Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care, and Therapy Care programmes for a designated group/form.
• Working with teachers, other support staff, families, and external agencies to provide the best support possible.
• Establishing therapeutic relationships with students and interacting with them according to individual needs.
• The wearing of a radio aid to connect to the student.

The ideal candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience working with children with hearing impairments or a desire to work with children with hearing impairments.
• Good knowledge of SEN and a passion to develop.
• Able to commit to working fixed days, full or part time.
• Makaton training.
• NVQ in Childcare and Education or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• British Sign Language level 1-3.
• Phonics experience (if pupils fitted with cochlear implants).
• Experience of developing independence in young people.
• Experience of supporting social and emotional development.
• Has a clear and valid DBS on the update service or is willing to obtain one.

If you would like to hear more about this exciting opportunity, then please give us a call or email your up-to-date CV.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.