Job Title: Deaf Inclusion Worker (Relief)
Grade: I
Salary: £25,460-£28,220 per annum (pro rota)
Location: Whitby
Hours: Varied
Contract: Relief
North Yorkshire County Council have a vacancy for a Relief Deaf Inclusion Worker to work in the Whitby Area.
About the role
Are you someone who is passionate about Deaf education and would like to be part of a team supporting a Deaf student reach their potential in a mainstream setting? We currently have a vacancy for a Deaf Inclusion Worker to join us on a relief basis.
You will be part of a small and knowledgeable team enabling this student to access his lessons and the broader school curriculum. You will be employed centrally by North Yorkshire County Council and receive student specific training by the child’s Teacher of the Deaf. You will skilfully support this student using a range of communication methods. These include British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English (SSE) and preferably Cued Speech.
You will be working with a range of professionals including class and subject teachers, the school Senco, a Speech and Language therapist and the Teacher of the Deaf. In order to support this student’s achievement you may also be required to prepare visual resources (e.g. adapting the teaching material to ensure it is accessible). In addition to in-class support, you may also be required to assist the student with pre and/or post tutoring and teach specific programmes as specified by the Teacher of the Deaf.
About you
We are looking for someone who has experience of working with children, preferably within an education environment. You need to have the requisite signing skills (at least BSL Signature Level 2) and be familiar with Sign Supported English. If you have knowledge of Cued Speech, this would be an additional bonus. If you experience of hearing technology this would be beneficial, though training in this area will be given.
This is a tremendously rewarding role.
For an informal conversation, we would welcome you to contact Julie Broome (Lead for Hearing Support) by emailing Julie.Broome@northyorks.gov.uk
Key dates
Closing date:31st January 2022
Interview date: 14th February 2022
We look forward to exploring your interest and receiving your application.
Key documents
Job Description / Person Specification.pdf
Apply here!
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.