Job Description

Job Introduction

Job Title:

Specialist Teaching Assistant for Deaf Children and Young People

6 Vacancies Available

1 x 15 hours:

8,909 to 10,468 per annum + 519 SEN

1 x 22 hours:

13,067 to 15,353 per annum + 762 SEN

4 x 25 hours

:

14,849 to 17,447 per annum + 865 SEN

Location:

Across Worcestershire

Team:

Sensory Support Team

Permanent, Term-time only

The Role:

We are a highly regarded, friendly team supporting learners with a sensory loss in mainstream settings across the county. This is an opportunity to join us as a Specialist Teaching Assistant working with a deaf child or young person in a range of settings across the county of Worcestershire. You will be working with and supporting Qualified Teachers of the Deaf/ Multisensory Impairment, an Educational Audiologist, and Specialist Practitioners.

Available Roles:

Worcester High School - 2 x 25 hours Tenbury Early Years Setting - 1 x 25 hours Worcester Primary School - 1 x 25 hours Worcester Early Years Setting - 1 x 22 hours Kidderminster Post-16 College - 1 x 15 hours

We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated Specialist Teaching Assistant with excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to support a range of students at different key stages, a range of settings including those with complex needs, as necessary. Confidence to support school-based staff, to advocate for the needs of the deaf pupil you support and the ability to travel across the county is essential. You will have experience of working with children/ young people, deafness, meeting targeted outcomes and a BSL level 2 qualification. All necessary training will be provided and you will have access to a range of CPD within the team.


For any informal enquires please contact Mel Westwood, Senior QTOD. Tel: 01905 844372or Email: mwestwood@worcschildrenfirst.org.uk


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.

Benefits:

You'll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage

Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? Children's Workforce Academy

Some of these offers include:

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.

Flexible Working:

We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Equality & Diversity:

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date:

Sunday 27th July 2025

Anticipated Interview Date:

Thursday 7th August 2025