The Sensory Inclusion Service has a vacancy for a 2‑day peripatetic teacher of the deaf or a qualified teacher for visual impairment. The role is based in Crewe and involves supporting children and young people within homes, schools and other settings. A clean, current driving licence and a vehicle are required.
Pay will depend on experience and is outlined below:
- MPS Min £32,916 – MPS Max £45,352 + SEN £2,787 to £5,497
- UPS Min £47,472 – UPS Max £51,048 + SEN £2,787 to £5,497
About the role
The successful candidates will provide support to children and young people with hearing loss or vision impairment, working collaboratively with parents, carers and a range of professionals. They will be part of a friendly and proactive team committed to delivering an excellent service for children and young people with hearing loss and/or vision impairment. Teachers on the team receive continuous professional development and performance management.
Responsibilities
- Provide support within homes, settings and schools.
- Collaborate with parents, carers and professionals.
- Assist with assessments, report writing and attendance at annual reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
- Advising settings on reasonable adjustments required to enable access.
- Assist with the development of language and communication in children and young people where appropriate.
- Promote safeguarding and multi‑agency working.
Qualifications & Experience
Candidates should:
- Have experience working with children and young people with hearing loss or vision impairment.
- Be committed to multi‑agency working and safeguarding.
- Have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; flexible and committed to improving outcomes.
Qualifications for teachers of the deaf
- Qualified teacher of the deaf with a British Sign Language Level 2 qualification.
- Good knowledge of language and communication development in children and young people with hearing loss.
- Knowledge of audiology and experience conducting assessments, writing reports, and attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
- Confidence in advising settings on reasonable adjustments.
Qualifications for teachers for visual impairment
- Good knowledge of technology and braille.
- Confidence in assessing functional vision, considering overall needs of children, and advising settings on reasonable adjustments.
- Experience writing reports and attending reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
Benefits
- Purchase of annual leave – up to 10 extra days per year (pro‑rata for part‑time staff).
- Salary sacrifice green car scheme – access to a brand‑new electric or hybrid car.
- White goods salary sacrifice scheme – purchase of home and electronic items.
- Enhanced public pension – career average pension with 1/49th contributions.
- Cycle to work scheme – savings on bikes and safety equipment.
- Employee assistance programme – free confidential service.
- Discounted gym membership – corporate rates for Everybody Leisure facilities.
Equal Opportunities
As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and want our workforce to reflect the diversity of our local communities.
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