Specialist Advisory Teaching Assistant Sensory Needs Eastbourne
Job description
Job Introduction Do you wish to contribute to the outcomes and provision for children and young people (CYP) 0-25 years with sensory needs in settings, schools, colleges and in the home? Then this could be the role you have been searching for. This is an exciting opportunity to join the Sensory Needs Team in a highly rewarding role, particularly as these roles do not come up very often. We have two roles; the first one specialising in children and young people (CYP) with deafness, which will involve some use of BSL. The second opportunity is working with those with a vision impairment, which will involve the use of Braille. Training will be provided where necessary. Both roles would also cover those CYP with a multi-sensory impairment. You will adapt materials and use specialist equipment to enable CYP with sensory needs to access the curriculum and wider life of the school. You will also support school colleagues and parents and carers by modelling the use of equipment, delivering direct interventions, and providing advice and support. You will build the capacity of schools and settings by contributing to training programmes designed and developed by advisory teachers. We are looking for candidates who will: support the child/young person by establishing an encouraging relationship, ensuring aids and equipment are functioning satisfactorily and encouraging independence. support the teachers and other professionals involved with the CYP in developing a programme of support with clearly identified outcomes, to monitor progress and feedback to Advisory Teachers and school-based staff through clear records, case logging and face to face meetings. support the school by fostering links between home and school, liaising and consulting with members of the team, including other professionals working with the family or school. Being aware of school procedures. The full list of criteria is contained in the job descriptions attached to this advert. The Sensory Needs Service is a dedicated, friendly and welcoming team of teachers, support staff and specialist teaching assistants who will work with you to make sure your knowledge and skills are used to support the CYP on caseload. Application process Please send in your cv with cover letter making sure you meet all the essential (and desirable) criteria listed in the attached job descriptions. Please indicate whether you are interested in one particular role or both on your application. Interviews will be held in person on Friday, 3 November 2023. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. #Ask me if this can be an apprenticeship Vocational Training through Apprenticeships is now available to our staff, ranging from entry level to degree level qualifications. You can talk to the hiring manager and the apprenticeship team about what qualifications would be relevant to you and this job role, and if it is possible to support you in apprenticeship training. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Emma Chaplin, Service Manager Peripatetic Services, at [email protected] to arrange a Teams or telephone call. Additional Information This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to http://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad. Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only. Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits. If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above. Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch. Company Information East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit. Package Description
