About the role
We are looking to appoint dedicated, engaging and inspiring teaching assistants to join our team in the resource base for deaf children at Newlands School. You will be required to support and assist with the development of deaf children within the school. The role will involve a combination of class-based support and withdrawal for specialist interventions under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf.
About you
Experience of working in mainstream schools and knowledge of the primary National Curriculum is key to understanding our high expectations for deaf learners. Candidates must have achieved a pass at GCSE level for English and Maths. Strong applicants will also have experience supporting children with additional needs, preferably children with hearing loss or speech and language difficulties and will be able to demonstrate an enthusiastic and pro‑active approach, adapting quickly to new situations or challenges. A knowledge of signing is desirable but more important, is the confidence and commitment to learn with the support of our already skilled team. For the right candidate we will consider part‑time hours.
Informal discussion contact
Visits to the RBD are warmly and actively encouraged. For further information and details, please contact Sarah Weaver, Teacher in Charge at sarah.m.weaver@southampton.gov.uk.
For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Diana Vincent diana.vincent@southampton.gov.uk.
What we can offer you
- Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
- Death in service benefit of three times 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 a variety of 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
Recruitment contact details
Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033
For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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