Communication Support Teaching Assistant

1 month contract with a local authority

Duration: until 23/10/2026 in the first instance

Term time only

Umbrella Pay Rate: £17.17 per hour umbrella

Summary

• This role involves supporting deaf children and young people to achieve full inclusion within their educational settings. The position is a 1-month contract with a local authority, lasting until 23/10/2026 in the first instance, and is term-time only. The postholder will work under the guidance of a qualified Teacher of the Deaf, providing tailored support to children with hearing impairments across various environments such as schools, homes, hospitals, pre-school settings, and specialist resource bases. The role is crucial in ensuring that these children can access education and achieve positive learning outcomes.
  

Responsibilities

• Support deaf children as part of the Sensory Team to facilitate their access to education and enhance learning outcomes.
  
• Prepare and assist in the inclusion of deaf children within their educational peer groups.
  
• Deliver individual support programs under the guidance of a qualified Teacher of the Deaf.
  
• Explain and discuss curriculum content to ensure comprehension of tasks, lessons, and information presented in class.
  
• Utilize auditory oral methods, Sign Supported English, and Total Communication approaches to aid learning and communication.
  
• Collaborate with mainstream teaching staff to ensure effective curriculum access and support arrangements.
  
• Provide direct tutorial support within educational settings and through withdrawal sessions when necessary.
  
• Adapt and prepare learning materials to meet the individual needs of pupils.
  

Requirements:

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
  
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs and/or hearing impairments.
  
• Experience assisting with learning and classroom-based activities.
  
• GCSE English and Maths Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent.
  
• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 or equivalent.
  
• Willingness to work towards British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2, with training provided.
  

Additional Information

• Enhanced Children's DBS required.
  
• Ability to work 32.50 hours per week, ideally 5 days, with flexibility for fewer days for the right candidate.
  
• Working hours from 8:15 am to 3:45 pm, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
  
• Bi-weekly payment schedule.