Specialist Teaching Assistant - (BR4 - BR6)

Job Category : Education (qualified)

Location : The Deaf Centre, Sensory Support at DWS, Bromley Council

Hours Per Week : 36.00

Start Date : Immediate Start

Start Time : 08:30

End Time : 17:00

Salary: £11.37

To work under the guidance of Teachers of the Deaf to support the learning and inclusion of Deaf pupils under the care of either the Primary Deaf Base at Griffins or the Secondary Deaf Centre, with integration into the linked mainstream school(s): Darrick Wood School, Darrick Wood Junior School, Darrick Wood Infant and Nursery School.

Essential requiremnts:

* Previous experience

* BSL Level 1 minimum

* GCSE Level 5 Maths and English

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Support for Pupils:

Work alongside pupils checking understanding and providing communication support

(Sign/notetaking/lip-speaking)

Provide pastoral support to pupils

Support pupils in the mainstream classes and in the Resource Base

Assist teachers with the implementation of all teaching and learning plans

Establish and maintain positive working relationships with pupils

Participate in and support mentoring arrangements for pupils

Promote Deaf Identity and Deaf and Hearing Awareness

Motivate pupils in order to develop their self — esteem

Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress, achievement, behaviour, etc.

Deliver daily carry-over of Speech and Language targets/activities/strategies Undertake rehabilitation for new Cochlear Implanted pupils

Support for teachers:

Working alongside Teacher of the Deaf to establish a rich and inclusive learning experience by:

⦁ Participating in lesson planning, record keeping, evaluating and modifying, clarifying and adapting support materials and language

Contribute to assessment and evaluation of pupil progress to inform planning

Liaise with Teachers of the Deaf on pupil achievement, progress and monitoring of inclusion strategies

⦁ Liaise with Teachers of the Deaf on the management of audiological equipment

Support for the curriculum:

Implement agreed learning programmes and respond to individual needs / abilities

Be aware of a range of strategies to enhance teaching and learning to make schooling accessible Monitor the need for and use of specialist equipment

Be aware of and support diversity and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop

Making resources to support learning and language development

Planning, preparing and delivering pre-and post-tutorials under the guidance of the Teacher of the Deaf

SKILLS & ABILITIES

A good command of English (written and spoken) is needed

Knowledge of Deaf Awareness and Equal Opportunities

Working knowledge of relevant Special Educational Needs policies and current legislation related to inclusion

Working knowledge of the National Curriculum

Understanding of child development and how children learn

Understanding of how to facilitate language development in young children with a hearing loss Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a professional team

Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning

Knowledge of multi — agency working

Ability to take initiative, be flexible and demonstrate creative thinking

KNOWLEDGE

Awareness of National Curriculum appropriate to the Key Stage Awareness of varied learning styles

Understanding of the impact of hearing loss/Deaf Awareness

EXPERIENCE

Experience of working with special needs children in a mainstream school

QUALIFICATIONS

GCSE Maths and English (A-C) or Grade 5 or above as a minimum

Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A-Levels, BTEC Level 3) are required

British Sign Language Minimum Level 1

Recent and relevant training in SEN / Deaf Awareness would be preferred