Job Description

Teaching Assistant - 1:1 for a child with a Hearing Impairment

Chesham - Buckinghamshire

Full-time or Part-time

September 2023 start

The School:

• Supply Desk is delighted to collaborate with a well-rated Primary school in Chesham that takes pride in providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for children, enabling them to succeed regardless of the challenges they may face. To support some of its students, the school is seeking an exceptional staff member experienced in working with students with hearing impairments or in a profession with transferrable skills such as care work. To cater to the diverse needs of students, there are specialised learning centers and areas within the school. These include resource rooms, learning support centers, and sensory rooms, providing personalised attention and support to students with special educational needs.

Responsibilities:

• As a Teaching Assistant for Hearing Impaired students, you will collaborate with the teacher to create and deliver activities. Your holistic approach will involve implementing action plans and strategies to facilitate students\' progress. You will also assist in developing and implementing Individual Education Plans, Risk Assessments, Personal Care, and Therapy Care programs for a designated group/form. Working closely with teachers, support staff, families, and external agencies, you will provide the best possible support for the students. Building therapeutic relationships with students and meeting their individual needs will be essential. As part of your role, you will wear a radio aid to connect with the students effectively.

The Ideal Candidate will have/be:

• Previous experience working with children with hearing impairments or a strong desire to work with them.
• Good knowledge of Special Educational Needs (SEN) and a passion for further development in this area.
• Availability to commit to fixed days on either a full-time or part-time basis.
• Makaton training desirable
• NVQ in Childcare and Education or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools highly desirable
• Proficient in British Sign Language levels 1-3 would be an advantage
• Experience in phonics (preferably for pupils fitted with cochlear implants).
• Experience in fostering independence in young people.
• Experience in supporting social and emotional development.
• Possess a clear and valid DBS check on the update service or be willing to obtain one.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact us at 01494 840 527 or email your updated CV to Andre.Cruickshank@supplydesk.co.uk.

Supply Desk collaborates with various Local Authorities, offering numerous opportunities in Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire. In addition to competitive pay rates, we are committed to your professional development and provide a pension contribution scheme. You will also have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your journey.

Due to the high volume of responses to online advertising, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If you introduce a teacher or teaching assistant to Supply Desk, you can receive a \xc2\xa3100 \'Golden Hello\'; please get in touch for further details.

Supply Desk upholds a strong commitment 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.

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