Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant

1 week ago


Gateshead, Gateshead, United Kingdom Gateshead Council Full time
P Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant (Hearing Impairment) full time 37 hours TTO

Grade G + SSA


An opportunity has arisen within the Low Incidence Needs Team (LINT), Gateshead Council, for a Specialist Sensory Teaching Assistant to work within the area of Deafness/Hearing Impairment.

The LINT works across the age range within both mainstream and special school settings. The successful applicant will be expected to work flexibly where required across Gateshead.


You will meet the Higher-Level Teaching Assistants Standards or have an equivalent qualification and must hold a Grade 2 BSL with a willingness to achieve Level 3 within 2 years.


You will have knowledge of the impact of Deafness/hearing loss upon learning and development, a good understanding of child development and learning processes and barriers to learning.

Working knowledge of national /early years curriculum, programmes and strategies is also essential.


Experience of working with Deaf/hearing impaired children and young people is preferable along with use of specialist resources and technologies relevant to the post.

Experience of using British Sign Language alongside speech to facilitate communication is essential.

We offer excellent achievement and development opportunities.

You will join a supportive team of experienced professionals dedicated to providing high quality support and advice to Gateshead schools and settings on behalf of sensory impaired children and their families.

You must hold a current driver's license and have access to a car or means to mobility support.

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