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Are you passionate about children's education? Are you looking to work within a primary school and make a difference?
TeacherActive are proud to be working with a Swansea primary school who are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated one to one teaching assistant to support a hearing-impaired child on a full-time basis The successful candidate will work as part of a committed team, providing excellent education for 3-7 year olds. Due to the needs of the child, it is essential that applicants are able to communicate using British Sign Language. The position will start in SeptemberÂ
TeacherActive are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate:
Qualificatons
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent OR relevant professional experience
- Evidence of ongoing and relevant in-service training
- BSL Level 3 Qualification (this is essential).
Work experience
- Experience of working within a school environment (minimum of 6 months experience)
- Experience of working with hearing impaired pupilsÂ
Responsibilities and Duties
- Enable the child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a total communication approach
- Have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact
- Support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required.
It is essential that the postholder has:
- The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child
- The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving.
- Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child.
- The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem.
In return for the above you can expect to receive:Â
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy on-boarding processÂ
- Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*Â
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channelÂ
- Market leading rates of payÂ
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £200 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.Â
If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. Â
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
