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Specialist BSL TA deaf support team

Job Introduction

Job Title: BSL TA Deaf Suppoort Team.
Salary: £8712 - £10152 per annum
13 Hours per Week
Location: Kidderminster Preschool
Team: Deaf Support Team
Permanent contract (Term Time)

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 Educational 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 advocate 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.

Benefits:

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

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.

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 applicants.

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: 1st November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Friday 6th November 2026.

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