Job Introduction
The post is initially offered on a fixed term contract with the possibility of being extended in the future. The successful candidate will provide support for our students who are all oral communicators that access the full curriculum. You will support our students in class and be responsible for adapting the curriculum to support student learning outside of the classroom when required. Good levels of numeracy and literacy are required (GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths).
Previous school experience and specialist qualifications are not essential, as it is more important for the successful candidate to show empathy, resilience, initiative, dedication to our students, and a good sense of humour. Training and guidance will be provided. Signing is not required for this post, but is desirable, support will be given to acquire further BSL skills for interested candidates.
The successful candidate will:
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Be committed to comprehensive education
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Have students at the heart of what drives their decision making
JOB DESCRIPTION
Day to day:
Reinforce instructions, vocabulary, and new concepts
Monitor understanding and engagement
Act as a note-taker
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Support and troubleshooting basic hearing equipment needs (training provided)
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Work with Resource Base staff to plan out of lesson learning opportunities for students to overlearn lesson content
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Provide support for students during exam periods (training provided)
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Support students in assemblies
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Participate in wider school trips e.g. Personal Development/Culture Capital days
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Support students when Deaf Instructors deliver a Deaf curriculum
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Occasionally, liaise with parents/carers to ensure issues with students are communicated/received.
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If required, attend student Annual Reviews of EHCPs
If you wish to find out more about this position, contact Donna Sandford [email protected]
To apply: Applications should be made to the Headteacher. To apply please complete an application form, available from our website https://www.beaufort.hants.sch.uk/join-us/job-vacancies/ and return to [email protected] or please complete an application via TES quick apply here
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
