Senior Rehabilitationist – Southampton Auditory Implant Service (USAIS)
Closes: 21.04.24
More info >Closes 21.04.24
JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary range: MPS/UPS £36,475 – £56,959 p.a. inc. London weighting plus SEN up to £5,009
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week (Term Time only)
Location: Civic centre and other locations
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Brent Deaf and Hearing Support Service as a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
The Qualified Teacher of Deaf will:
Perform the tasks and duties of a specialist teacher in line with the SEND Code of practice, Children and Families Act 2014 and the Quality Standards for Specialist teaching and Support Services for D/deaf children and young people (CYP) guidelines for professionals.
Manage and prioritise an assigned caseload of D/deaf CYP in family homes and settings.
Promote the successful inclusion and learning opportunities of D/deaf CYP in educational settings.
Provide training and INSET as required, to ensure all D/deaf CYP are fully included in their settings and their needs are met.
Work alongside parents/carers in order to enhance their understanding of their child’s hearing loss and needs and support their child’s communication skills.
The Person
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible and committed, able to work as part of a team. They should have:
Qualified teacher status preferably in EYFS or Primary Education
Mandatory qualification in Deaf Education
BSL1 or above
UK driving licence desirable