Teaching Assistant - Eastbourne, United Kingdom - East Sussex County Council

East Sussex County Council

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Eastbourne, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Job Introduction

Do you have a strong teaching assistant background in either primary or secondary education? Then this could be the job for you.

You will work for the Sensory Needs Service and be part of the team who support deaf pupils in the school.

You will work under the direction of the Head of Hearing Support Facility (Teacher of the Deaf), assist in the support and inclusion of deaf pupils in the mainstream school.

The primary position is based at Willingdon Primary School, Eastbourne.
The secondary position is based at Priory School in Lewes
Hours of Work will be Monday - Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm, Term Time only

Whilst experience of working with deaf children and/or specialist needs would be welcomed, this is not essential as on-going training and support will be given.

The current cohort are predominately oral communicators. We can provide additional training in sign language, if required. We are looking for good teaching assistants who want to develop a specialism in this area.

Recent experience of working within a school setting appropriate to the site (Primary or Secondary).
Signing BSL to Stage 1 or a willingness to learn to sign.
Good IT skills.
Good verbal communication skills.
Good organisational skills.
The ability to work within a team.
The ability to cope with change.
The ability to present information clearly.

Make sure you let us know whether you wish to be considered for one position in particular or both.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 29 June 2023 at Willingdon Primary Hearing Support Facility and will be in person.

Whilst you work in a school environment you will have the added advantage of access to ESCC being part of the Sensory Needs Service.

- #Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship_

Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in _apprenticeship training._

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

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