Hearing Impairment TA

Teaching Assistant andndash;andnbsp;Hearing Impairment Specialist
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Full-time or Part-time
Immediate Start or September 2025

About the School:
We are delighted to be supporting aandnbsp;well-regardedandnbsp;school inandnbsp;High Wycombeandnbsp;that is known for itsandnbsp;inclusive ethosandnbsp;andandnbsp;supportive learning environment. The school is committed to helping every child thrive, regardless of the challenges they face. They are currently seeking aandnbsp;dedicated and skilledandnbsp;Teaching Assistant with experience or qualifications in supporting students withandnbsp;hearing impairments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with teaching staff toandnbsp;design and deliver engaging activitiesandnbsp;tailored to individual needs.
• Implement aandnbsp;holistic support strategyandnbsp;to help students achieve their full potential.
• Contribute to the creation and execution ofandnbsp;Individual Education Plans (IEPs),andnbsp;Risk Assessments, andandnbsp;Therapy Care Programs.
• Collaborate with teachers, families, and external professionals to ensureandnbsp;comprehensive support.
• Buildandnbsp;positive therapeutic relationshipsandnbsp;with students and respond to their unique needs.
• Use aandnbsp;radio aid systemandnbsp;to maintain effective communication with the student.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Prior experience working with children who areandnbsp;hearing impaired, or a strong desire to do so.
• Solid understanding ofandnbsp;Special Educational Needs (SEN)andnbsp;and a passion forandnbsp;inclusive education.
• Availability to commit toandnbsp;regular working days, either full-time or part-time.
• Training inandnbsp;Makaton.
• Qualification such asandnbsp;NVQ in Childcare,andnbsp;Education, orandnbsp;Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools.
• Familiarity withandnbsp;phonics instruction, especially for students withandnbsp;cochlear implants.
• Proven ability to fosterandnbsp;independenceandnbsp;and supportandnbsp;social-emotional development.
• Possession of a validandnbsp;DBS certificateandnbsp;registered on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.

If youandrsquo;re interested in this rewarding opportunity, please contact us at:
andnbsp;01296 752 499 / 01494 840 527
Email your updated CV toandnbsp;povoa@supplydesk.co.uk" target="_blank">daniel.povoa@supplydesk.co.uk

Supply Desk partners with multiple Local Authorities and offers a wide range of roles acrossandnbsp;Buckinghamshire,andnbsp;Bedfordshire, andandnbsp;Hertfordshire. We provideandnbsp;competitive pay,andnbsp;professional development, aandnbsp;pension contribution scheme, and aandnbsp;dedicated consultantandnbsp;to guide you throughout your journey.

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