Specialist Teaching Assistant

Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Hearing Inclusion

Location: Gateshead

Start Date: September

Salary: £14 - £16 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people with hearing impairments to achieve their full potential?

Do you have experience using British Sign Language (BSL) or supporting pupils with additional communication needs?

Are you looking for a rewarding Specialist Teaching Assistant role across supportive Primary and Secondary schools?

The schools are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Hearing Inclusion on a long-term basis, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available from September. The successful Specialist Teaching Assistant
- Hearing Inclusion will provide dedicated 1-2-1 support for pupils with hearing impairments, working closely with teaching staff to promote communication, engagement and independence throughout the school day.

• Experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments
• British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or practical BSL experience is desirable
• Experience providing 1-2-1 support within an educational setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, caring and adaptable approach
• A genuine passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Teacher Active Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, s and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

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