Specialist Teaching Assistant

Hours: 27.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year annum

We are seeking to appoint a specialist Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language (BSL) level 2 to support a child with hearing impairment who is currently in KS1. This post is temporary as it is linked to SEN funding for the child in school.

Ideally you will need to have an awareness of the Early Years Foundation & KS1 new National Curriculum and be able to support the child in a variety of different learning activities and situations.

Applicants must have BSL level 2, cued speech is essential and experience of working with deaf children together with links to the deaf community is desirable.

Visits to our school are strongly encouraged, should you require further details or wish to arrange an appointment please contact Jon Galling, Headteacher on 01395 266997.

Closing date: 14 November 2014
Interview date: w/c 17 November 2014

Please visit www.devonjobs.gov.uk to download the application pack. Please return your completed application form direct to the school for the attention of the Headteacher, Mr Jon Galling or by email to admin@brixington.devon.sch.uk.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A DBS disclosure is required for this post.

Brixington Primary School
Brixington Lane
Exmouth
Devon EX8 4JQ
(Roll 400)