Learning Leader

Learning Leaders (Teaching Assistants)

Actual salary for 33.5 hours per week term time is between £19,027-£20,286

based on a full-time equivalent of between £24,000-£25,589

(*Dependant on experience)

Multiple positions available including Fulltime, part-time and job share

Starting in September 2025!

Are you an mainstream or SEN Teaching Assistant who is looking for a term time role in a unique setting? Do you have an interest in learning BSL but have never had the chance before? The Deaf Academy is recruiting for Learning Leaders to join our college team in supporting Deaf students in our college. This is a fantastic opportunity to change the lives of Deaf students while developing your own skills – the Academy delivers in house BSL qualifications during work hours, so you can learn on the job!

 You will be supported and developed as part of a passionate, skilled team, who do their utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. You will be supporting young people to achieve their academic ambitions but also prepare for independence. Alongside assisting the Classroom Teacher in planning, monitoring, assessments and effective teaching and learning of all students.

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 College Learning Leader is varied and inspirational - our curriculum is broad and specific to each student, including learning in the classroom and out in the community. 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.

You will be based within our purpose-built facility in Exmouth. This new world-class Academy will change the lives of Deaf students. It will break down barriers to Deaf young people, bring communities together and enable families to thrive.

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

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

Closing date for applications: Thursday 26^th June 10am

Interview’s W/C: 30/06/2025