Job Introduction
Job Title: Specialist Teaching Assistant for Deaf Children and Young People (BSL)
2 vacancies available-
- Harvington School setting
- Salary: £8,275 - £9,723 per annum
13.5 Hours per Week - Worcester School setting
Salary: £12,259 - £14,405 per annum
20 Hours per Week
The Role: 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 be working with Qualified Teachers of the Deaf/Multi Sensory Impairment, an Educaional Audiologist and Specialist Practitioners, as well as setting based staff.
We are seeking to appoint a committed, experienced and highly motivated specialist teaching assistant with excellent interpersonal skills and the confidence to support and adovcate for the needs of a deaf pupil. The ability to travel across the county is essential as there may be opportunities to work in other settings in future. You will have experience of working with children/young people and a BSL level 2 qualification (or be working towards level 2). All necessary training will be provided and you will have a range of CPD and support within the team.
For any informal enquiries please contact Mel Westwood- mwestwood@worcestershire.gov.uk 01905 844372.
A disclosure and baring service (DBS) check will be undertaken and right to work in the UK documentation will be fully checked for all applicacants.
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 31st May 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 5th June 2026
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