Teaching Assistant

Position: Teaching Assistant – Hearing Impaired
Location: Winslow, Buckinghamshire
Contract Type: Full-Time – Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90 – £120 per day (depending on experience)

Empower Pupils to Connect, Learn, and Thrive

Are you committed to supporting children with hearing impairments? A welcoming, inclusive school in Winslow is seeking a passionate Teaching Assistant to work closely with pupils who are deaf or who have hearing impairements. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference by helping students build confidence, develop communication skills, and access learning in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with class teachers to adapt lessons for pupils with hearing impairments

• Support communication through the use of radio aids, visual cues, and lip-reading techniques

• Provide 1:1 and small group interventions focused on language, listening, and social skills

• Assist with the implementation of IEPs, risk assessments, and therapy care plans

• Collaborate with the SENCO, families, and external professionals, including Teachers of the Deaf

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working with pupils with Hearing Impairments (HI), or a strong interest in developing this skillset

• Understanding of SEN and inclusive classroom practices

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1–3 or Makaton (desirable but not essential)

• Experience supporting phonics, especially for pupils with cochlear implants (beneficial)

• Strong communication skills, empathy, and a proactive approach

• A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

Why Work with Supply Desk?

• Competitive pay, paid weekly

• Opportunities for CPD and specialist SEN training

• Supportive leadership and a collaborative school team

• A dedicated consultant guiding your placement journey

• Opportunities across Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire, and Bedfordshire

• £100 ‘Golden Hello’ bonus for referring a teacher or TA who completes 5+ shifts

Apply Now

Interested in this rewarding role? We’d love to hear from you.

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Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and meet Safer Recruitment standards.