SEN Teaching Assistant – Deaf Support

📍 Mainstream Primary School
🕘 Full‑Time | Term Time
📅 Start Date: ASAP or September (flexible)

We are working with a welcoming mainstream primary school seeking a dedicated and compassionate SEN Teaching Assistant to support deaf children within the classroom environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an inclusive school that is committed to ensuring deaf pupils are fully supported to access learning, communicate confidently, and thrive alongside their peers.

🔊 The Role

You will work closely with deaf pupils across the school day, helping them to access the curriculum and feel confident and included in a mainstream setting. Your role will include:

Providing targeted 1:1 and small‑group support for deaf pupils
Supporting access to learning through visual strategies, adapted resources, and inclusive communication approaches
Reinforcing instructions, key vocabulary, and lesson content
Supporting social communication and peer interaction
Working closely with the class teacher, SENCo, and external professionals (e.g. Teachers of the Deaf)
Encouraging independence, confidence, and self‑advocacy
Upholding safeguarding and inclusive practice at all times

🏫 About the School

Friendly, inclusive mainstream primary school
Strong commitment to SEND and inclusion
Supportive leadership team and collaborative SEN provision
A nurturing environment where support staff are valued and developed

✅ The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting deaf or hearing‑impaired children (school or other settings)
Is patient, calm, and highly attuned to children’s communication needs
Can adapt learning materials and communication styles effectively
Works well as part of a team and takes guidance confidently
Has a strong commitment to inclusive education

Experience with sign‑supported communication or BSL is highly desirable, but training and support may be available for the right candidate.

🌟 What’s on Offer

Full‑time, consistent role within a supportive school
Opportunity to develop specialist SEND skills
Support from SEN professionals and external agencies
Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment partner

📩 Interested?
If you’re passionate about supporting deaf children and making education accessible for all, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more.

Safeguarding:

The school is highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. All staff must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services.

Join the team and help make a difference in the lives of the students. Apply now to learn more about this rewarding opportunity.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you. Apply below.

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The pay stated is inclusive of the additional 12.07% PAYE holiday.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful applicants will be required to undertake various background checks including obtaining a DBS, if they do not hold a valid certificate that is on the update service.

Blair Turnbull

blair@pinktile.co.uk

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