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Advisory Support Worker for the Deaf - HLTA

Whitefield School, London, E17 4AZ

This job expired on 24 September 2020 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  24 September 2020 at 5pm

• Date listed

  11 September 2020

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,109 pa 45.6 weeks

Advisory Support Worker for the Deaf - HLTA job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced HLTA with substantial knowledge of this field to join our multidisciplinary outreach service — SENDsuccess — commissioned by Waltham Forest borough.
As an advisory support worker you will support the development of deaf children age 0 – 18 both in the home and educational setting, by:
• Providing support to allocated deaf children, their families and schools
• Supporting HI children at key transition points (milestones, change of setting, pre and post Cochlear Implant)
• Providing support and advice for parents of HI children, including some home visiting
• Liaising with a variety of professionals to ensure deaf pupils needs are understood and met
• Supporting the development and delivery of training packages
• To have knowledge of the audiological equipment to support HI students and to have basic trouble shooting skills

Own transport is a necessity.

This is an 18-month contract initially. We are looking for someone who can join the team asap.

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.

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About Whitefield School

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 19
• School size: 358 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Whitefield School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: Personnel@whitefield.waltham.sch.uk
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Special Educational Needs

About Us:

SENDsuccess is an outreach service for Waltham Forest schools and parents. We support mainstream schools to help their pupils who have sensory impairment, autism, learning or cognitive disabilities.

Whitefield Academy Trust comprises:

Whitefield Schools – an outstanding school based in Walthamstow which provides specialist education for pupils with complex needs including communication and interaction difficulties.

Joseph Clarke School - based nearby in Highams Park and highly regarded for its expertise in visual impairment.

The Trust Schools attract pupils from North and East London and surrounding counties and together have more than 450 pupils on roll.

Our Research and Development Centre provides support, training and resources for both school staff and other professionals. It also hosts an excellent library.

Waltham Forest as an area combines the best aspects of vibrant city living with easy access to some beautiful green spaces. It has excellent transport links.

The Whitefield Academy Trust is uncompromising in its commitment to safeguarding children and young people

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