Specialist Teaching Assistant

Job Title: 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?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming Primary and Secondary schools across Gateshead who are looking to appoint a Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion. These inclusive schools are committed to providing high-quality support for pupils with hearing impairments, creating positive learning environments where every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally.

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.

The successful Specialist Teaching Assistant - Hearing Inclusion will have:

• 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

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• 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
• TeacherActive 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

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