Teaching Assistant (RBD) – Newlands Primary School

Job title:

Teaching Assistant (RBD) – Newlands Primary School

Company

Southampton City Council

Job description

We are looking to appoint 2 teaching assistants to join our fantastic team at the primary resource base for deaf children, based at Newlands School from September 2024. You will be required to support and assist with the development of deaf children within the school. The role will involve a combination of class-based support and withdrawal for specialist interventions under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf.Role Requirements:

• Certified in British Sign language (BSL) – minimum level 1 qualification with a willingness to take on level 2
• Have excellent deaf awareness skills
• Experience working with children
• Experience working with deaf children – minimum 1 year (preferred)
• Have a passion and love for working with children
• Be a dedicated, engaging and creative member of the RBD and school team
• Be committed to ensuring pupils make good sustained progress
• Inspire pupils to reach their full potential through engaging and stimulating teaching

For further information on our benefits package please visit:If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.Why Work for usContact details for informal discussion:For further information and details regarding the position please contact Sarah Weaver, Teacher in chargeRecruitment contact detailsEmail: [email protected]
Tel: 023 8083 4033How to applyTo apply for the position please select the ‘Apply for this job’ button at the bottom of the page.About usWe are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community. We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare. We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices.As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.For more information about SCC please visit
Follow us on social media for regular updates on our featured jobs and latest news.OrganisationSouthampton City CouncilService AreaSENDJob LocationNewlands Primary SchoolContract LengthPermanentWork HoursPart time 25 hours per week, term time onlySalary£26,269 – £28,770 per annum, pro rataSpecial RequirementsBSL Qualification and Enhanced DBS will be requiredClosing Date18/07/2024Job Reference15004Documents(PDF, 178.29kb)

Expected salary

£26269 – 28770 per year

Location

Southampton

Job date

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 07:47:44 GMT

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