Civic but based in schools (On-Site)
Temporary, Part time
Basic DBS check required
Band 6, £8,338 to £9,634 per annum for part time and Term Time Only (£27,363 to £31,067 full time equivalent)
13.0 hours per week
Salary: Band 6, £8,338 to £9,634 per annum for part time and Term Time Only (£27,363 to £31,067 full time equivalent)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026.
Hours: Part time (13 hours per week, Monday to Friday, precise hours can be discussed at interview), Term Time Only (39 working weeks)
Closing date: Sunday 2 March 2025, 23:59
The Service:
The Vision and Hearing Team is based in the Civic Offices and is a highly regarded Team within the Inclusion Service which is an integral part of the Education Department.The team comprises of Specialist Teacher Advisers, Higher Level Teaching Assistant, a Habilitation Specialist for visually impaired pupils, and Communication Support Workers for hearing impaired pupils.
Your New Role:
You will support deaf and hearing-impaired pupils with all aspects of communication in a school environment, across all key stages (YR - Y11), and facilitate access to the language of the curriculum using the child or young person’s preferred mode of communication. You will support pupil/student access to the teaching and learning environment to achieve their objectives on Education Health and Care Plans. You will liaise with the Specialist Teacher Adviser of the Hearing Impaired and act as communicator between teacher of the Hearing Impaired and school staff.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
What you'll need to succeed:
You have a British Sign Language Level 2 qualification (ESSENTIAL) and knowledge of Signed English (i+ ii) (desirable but not essential). You have a sound base of current issues pertinent to the communicator role. You have an insight into your own behaviour and professional boundaries with staff, parents and pupils, and the ability to reflect on practice. You can work individually and as part of a team, and communicate in spoken and written form effectively. You have excellent self-management skills and can evidence growth and learning from training and prior employment experience.
Please read the job profile for the full details of this role.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Additional Information:
The full job profile is attached below.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Marie Lloyd, Team Leader, marie.lloyd@portsmouthcc.gov.uk, 023 92 841 140
A commitment to our values:
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Application process:
How to complete your application: https://careers.portsmouth.gov.uk/how-to-apply/
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DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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