Full job descriptionAre you a BSL specialist who is passionate about changing lives and working with young people? Are you a proactive, enthusiastic, and engaging individual? If so, we want to hear from you!


Prospero Teaching are working with an SEND School in South Shields who are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant with a BSL qualification/experience to support pupils with Hearing Impairments to start asap. For the right candidate, the role is highly likely to become permanent.


This is a fantastic opportunity to build positive relationships with pupils and have a long-term, positive impact on their lives, progress and development.


About the School:
*The role is based in an inspirational SEND School in South Shields.
*The School supports pupils across the 4-16 age range and there are opportunities to support pupils across all year groups depending on your preference and specialism.
*The School has an outstanding supportive culture and Leadership Team, where staff work as a Team within classrooms to provide high standards of support to pupils.


Pay, Hours and Contract:
*Pay - Between £95-110 per day
*Hours -
*Contract - Full-time until the end of the Academic Year in July 2027. Temporary Contract.
*Start Date - ASAP
*Location - South Shields


About the Role:
*The role will involve supporting pupils with Hearing Impairments on a 1:1 basis
*The School also supports pupils with a range of SEN such as varying levels of ASD, ADHD, PMLD, MLD and SEMH
*Additionally, some pupils may be none-verbal and some may require Personal Care so a willingness to support pupils in these contexts is key.
*A key part of the role will be to develop an understanding of the different needs and learning styles of different pupils within the classroom, working closely alongside Class Teachers and colleagues to establish this.


Experience/Qualifications and Requirements:
*A BSL Qualification (Desired), or a Teaching Assistant qualification
*Experience of working with Children in Schools in the UK with Hearing Impairments
*An ability to build positive relationships and a rapport with pupils and staff.
*A resilient, proactive, and positive nature
*Hold Right to Work in the UK
*Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
*Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years


About Prospero:
*Prospero Teaching is a Supply Agency that has branches across the world. We provide day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover.
*We also offer a range of free CPD Certified Training to allow you to keep your skills, knowledge and understanding current and up to date.


If you are interested in the role and would like to be considered, please apply promptly as the School are looking for the successful candidate to start ASAP!


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