Senior Specialist Learning Support Officer

2 weeks ago

Wakefield, United Kingdom Wakefield Council Full time

We work peripatetically with Deaf children and young people their schools and families, across early years, primary and secondary mainstream settings to enhance inclusive education. We also manage and develop, alongside the host schools, 3 Resourced provisions within mainstream schools in both primary and secondary.

We are looking for motivated professionals to support the work of the team.  You will need to be an experienced, energetic, enthusiastic person with specialist knowledge and skills, who enjoys working as part of a team and has excellent practice and work ethics. This is an opportunity for an experienced support assistant who has previously worked with deaf children and young people to join our team. In the first instance the position is within our centrally-based outreach team. However, the successful candidate may be asked to work flexibly within our resource provisions depending upon Service need.

We are looking for a candidate with:

  • Experience of working as a Specialist Learning Support Assistant across a range of ages and abilities;
  • Good knowledge & understanding of working with deaf pupils;
  • BSL level 2 qualification and commitment to progress;
  • Ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate initiative;
  • Commitment to helping children learn and make good progress;
  • The skills to plan and deliver 1:1 or small group interventions:
  • Optimism, good sense of humour and ability to solve problems;
  • Ability to positively influence/lead colleagues and parents;
  • Good communication skills.
  • Willingness to learn

    This is a challenging and exciting opportunity, to join a motivated and supportive team committed to providing a quality service, which ensures that deaf pupils are fully included in all aspects of school life and have the opportunities to become confident and independent learners.

    Any further enquiries please contact

    George Kelly – Educational Audiologist gkelly@wakefield.gov.uk

    This post is term-time 35 hour/week
    The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

    Want to Know More?

    If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact George Kelly.

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    E-mail: gkelly@wakefield.gov.uk

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    Safeguarding

    Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

    DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service)

    The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

    Fluency Duty

    This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post. 

    Probation

    In accordance with the Council Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

    Diversity

    Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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