Job Description

Organisation

Southampton City Council

Service Area

Education

Job Location

Newlands Primary School

Contract Length

Permanent

Work Hours

30 hours per week

Salary

27,899 - 30,060 per annum

Special Requirements

Enhanced DBS will be required

Closing Date

10/07/2025

Job Reference

15835
and Person Specification

Teaching Assistant (RBD) 30 hours per week, Term time only Applications for part-time hours would be considered for the right candidate.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated, engaging and inspiring teaching assistant 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.



Candidates will have the confidence that comes from experience of working with children with additional needs, preferably children with hearing loss or speech and language difficulties. A pre-existing knowledge of BSL will be a huge advantage though further training will be provided as appropriate. A strong commitment to personal development will be essential, alongside the enthusiasm to give things a try with the support of our supportive and encouraging team. Candidates must have achieved a pass at GCSE level for English and Maths and prior knowledge of the Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum will help you to hit the ground running.



We would particularly welcome applications from candidates with a Level 3 Qualification in BSL.

What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.


A generous local government pension scheme. 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays. Online Benefits - salary sacrifice schemes, benefits and discounts. Great local transport links. Employee assistance programme with access to our health wellbeing and support.

For further information on our benefits package please visit:

Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role please contact Teacher in Charge of RBD Sarah Weaver via email on sarah.weaver@newlandsprimary.co.uk

Interview Information:

Please note that interviews are provisionally scheduled for

Monday 21st July

atNewlands Primary School

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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