Connex - Manchester
British Sign Language Teaching Assistant
£425-£500 per week depending on experience
Connex Education are seeking an experienced SEND Teaching Assistant to work in a school for children with hearing impairment in Bolton.
About the School:
All of the children have a hearing loss. The pupils are taught using Sign Supported English Pupils are ages 2-16 years . All children have Education and Heath Care Plan (EHCP)
Assignment details:
Long term up to 5 days a week from September on going supply cover, potential to go temp to permanent
The hours are 8.30 to 3.30/4pm Monday to Friday
You will be providing support to children 2-16 years old hearing loss , learning difficulties previous experienced working in similar roles is required.
British Sign Language training is desirable and experience in similar role
Person specification:
- Excellent communication skills, Empathetic and Patient , being self-regulated and calm. With a positive supportive attitude.
- Experienced supporting individuals with hearing loss/ Learning disabilities and/or complex needs .
- British Sign Language trained
- Experience of supporting children and young people struggle to manage their emotions, behaviour, and relationships, which can impact their learning and overall well-being. Be able to get to know pupils and get a good understanding of needs.
- Be able to interact well with pupils and staff and able to work well as a team.
- Able to provide a DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
Benefits of working for Connex Education:
- Competitive daily rate paid weekly
- Free access to our SEND toolkit skills development
- Support from your dedicated consultant
- Career progression
- Refer a friend scheme (£200 vouchers)
If you are interested in applying for this SEN Teaching Assistant role then please apply today.
All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.
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