Learning Leader

The Role

Learning Leaders (Teaching Assistants) - School

Term time, Full and part time positions available:

•   x3 Full time positions (Monday-Friday) 33.5 hours per week
• Part time 2 or 3 days per week (flexibility which days)

Enabling deaf people to acquire language, achieve independence, develop socially and emotionally and excel educationally.

Come and help us achieve it.

Working at the Deaf Academy, you can be certain that you are part of a team that does its utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. Preparing young people for a happy, healthy and fulfilling future is what it’s all about for us. Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding job where you have the opportunity to make a real difference? If so then we would love to hear from you!

As we start this new school term, we are expecting further student placements to be confirmed with us and therefore want to continue our recruitment of staff interested in this area of work.

As part of this role you will provide support and/or interventions with children or young people in our School or College in academic subjects, addressing the needs of students who need help to overcome barriers to learning and behaviour. Alongside assisting the Classroom Teacher in planning, monitoring, assessments and effective teaching and learning of all students.

Our school has recently been graded as Good, with Outstanding features, so you be sure that in your role you'll be supported and developed as part of a passionate, skilled team. You will be based within our purpose-built facility in Exmouth; a new world-class Academy that will change the lives of Deaf students, breaking down barriers for our young people and bring communities together that enables families to thrive.

Your role as Learning Leader brings this daily experience to life for our students, supporting them to achieve their individual goals and gain independence. Each day as a School Learning Leader is varied and inspirational - our curriculum is broad and specific to each student, including a chance to bring learning to life through class off-site visits. Classroom sizes are small in order to provide the best learning and communication support to each individual. Staff are well supported through our weekly CPD sessions, and in being sponsored through BSL qualifications to help your professional development.

What we offer:

• A CPD program geared to your specific training needs
• Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3
• Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life Assurance
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long-term career development within a forward thinking and innovative organisation
• Subsidised lunches for £2

Key responsibilities:

• Contribute effectively to teacher planning and preparation of lessons
• Monitor student’s participation and progress, providing feedback to teachers and giving constructive support to pupils as they learn
• Communicate effectively and sensitively with pupils to support their learning
• Promote and support the inclusion of deaf pupils and all pupils in their learning activities
• To be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults responsible for (or come into contact with) in accordance with the Academy’s Safeguarding Policy & Procedures
• Contribute to planning, recording and implementation of Student Support Plans

Key Requirements:

• Experience of working within an Education setting (or an equivalent position)
• Ability to relate well to students, colleagues, other professionals and parents
• Working knowledge of national/foundation stage curriculum and other relevant learning strategies
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of students/young people