1:1 Teaching Assistant - Hearing Support

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 2SG

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 December 2025 at 10:59pm

• Date listed

  28 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,109.28 - £24,810.22 Annually (Actual) Grade 4/5, 31.25 hours pw , term time, fixed term until July 2026

1:1 Teaching Assistant - Hearing Support job summary

31.25 hours pw , term time, fixed term until July 2026

Rushy Meadow Primary Academy is seeking a committed and skilled Hearing Support Teaching Assistant to join our Hearing Resource Base. This is a rewarding opportunity to support a deaf pupil 1:1 in our mainstream setting, helping them to access learning through a Total Communication approach, including the use of British Sign Language (BSL) and Signed Supported English (SSE).

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inclusion, eager to learn, and dedicated to helping pupils thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As a 1:1 Hearing Support Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work under the direction of the Teacher of the Deaf and class teachers to support deaf pupils in mainstream lessons.
• Provide BSL/SSE interpretation for signing pupils during lessons, assemblies and school events.
• Adapt spoken and/or signed communication to meet individual needs.
• Assist with specialist equipment, including daily checks of listening devices and preparation of visual/radio aids.
• Deliver targeted interventions such as speech and language activities.
• Support pupils both 1:1 and in small groups, promoting independence and positive engagement.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Individual Educational Plans (IEPs).
• Record and monitor pupil progress, feeding back to teachers and SENCo.
• Promote inclusion, positive behaviour, cooperation and confidence in all pupils.
• Liaise with parents, carers and external professionals when required.
• Support the wider school community and actively contribute to the ethos and aims of the academy.

Safeguarding is central to this role. You will be expected to remain vigilant, follow all safeguarding procedures and demonstrate a commitment to keeping children safe.

We are looking for someone who has:

• At least Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL).
• Strong communication skills with children and adults.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing situations.
• Motivation to inspire pupils and support their learning and development.

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent experience) is desirable.
• Experience supporting children in a school or learning environment.
• Experience working with deaf children or an understanding of deafness and language development.
• Knowledge of the national curriculum and learning programmes.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust champions continuous professional development and has a range of CPD offerings and other staff benefits which include:

- LGPS and TPS pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to work scheme

- Staff recognition awards

- Staff Charter

Please read our applicant pack for further details

Other Information

Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK from the location(s) provided and not from overseas.

For this role the Trust would not consider sponsoring a Certificate of Sponsorship/visa. Please note we are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.

Feedback will only be provided upon request if you attend an interview.

Please note: Cirrus Primary Academy Trust may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this job may be withdrawn at any point without notice. With this in mind, you are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025 statutory guidelines, the Trust will use internet searches, including social media searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates in the course of recruitment. The Trust will act in accordance with its data protection and equal opportunities obligations.

Employees working in any role that requires them to communicate with pupils, parents, guardians, staff and / or members of the community, must be able to speak fluent English to enable the effective performance of the role and to ensure that they are able to abide by their safeguarding responsibilities.

Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Trust are deemed to be in regulated activity with children and as such, all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and for this role, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed amongst other checks as appropriate.

All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a declaration regarding offences and have references requested (unless agreed otherwise), prior to the interview.

Cirrus Primary Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills. Applications are invited from all members of the community. We do not discriminate against staff on the basis of age; race; sex; disability; sexual orientation; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; religion, faith or belief (Equality Act 2010 protected characteristics). The principles of non-discrimination and equality of opportunity also apply to the way in which staff and Trust treat visitors, volunteers, contractors and former staff members

Reasonable adjustments

Should you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role, or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the HR Team via recruitment@cirrustrust.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Rushy Meadow Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Rushy Meadow Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rushy-meadow-primary-academy

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