Deaf Education & Family Support Practitioner

Overview

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging and inspiring person to join our amazing team in the Specialist Teacher Advisory Service. You will work alongside the Teachers of Deaf children and young people (TOD) to support and assist with the development of deaf children within the city, providing a combination of class and home-based support and observations under the guidance of a TOD.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside TOD to support and assist with the development of deaf children.
• Provide class and home-based support and observations under the guidance of a TOD.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with Deaf children in mainstream schools.
• Knowledge of the primary National Curriculum.
• Hold a BSL Level 3 Qualification (Candidates with a Level 2 Qualification and a willingness to work towards Level 3 may also be considered).

What We Can Offer You

Salary band: £32,061 – £36,362 Full Time Equivalent. Starting salary: £32,061 pro rata, with annual progression through the salary bands.

• Death in service benefit of 3× salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution).
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service.
• Flexible working options (role‑dependent).
• Family‑friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents.
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring.
• Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to staff networks.
• Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant.
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform.
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres.
• Sustainable travel benefits – low‑emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans.
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer.

Interview Information

Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 23rd April.

Contact Information

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Diana Vincent at Tel: 023 8083 4033.

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