Job Title
Specialist Teaching Assistant for Deaf Children and Young People (BSL)
Vacancies and Location
3 vacancies available across Worcester schools/ settings.
Salary & Hours
£20,083-£24,508 per annum, 32.5 hours per week.
£8,109-£9,450 per annum, 12.5 hours per week.
£4,216-£4,913 per annum, 6.5 hours per week.
Roles
We are a highly regarded, friendly team supporting deaf learners in mainstream settings across the county. This is an opportunity to join us as a specialist teaching assistant working with deaf children or young people in their educational setting in Worcestershire.
You will work with Qualified Teachers of the Deaf/Multi Sensory Impairment, an Educational Audiologist, Specialist Practitioners, and setting-based staff.
Qualifications
We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated specialist teaching assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to support and advocate for the needs of a deaf pupil. Experience of working with children/young people and a BSL level 2 qualification (or working towards level 2) is required. All necessary training will be provided and you will have a range of CPD and support within the team.
Ability to travel across the county is essential as there may be opportunities to work in other settings in future.
Other Requirements
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken and right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicants.
Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Benefits
- Worcestershire County Council – Why work for us?
- Children’s Workforce Academy
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The local government pension scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
How to Apply
For any informal enquiries please contact Mel Westwood – mwestwood@worcestershire.gov.uk; 01905 844372.
Application Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026.
Anticipated Interview Date: Thursday 16th July 2026.
Attached documents: 2024.11.04 JDPS Specialist TA DST.docx
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