Education Worker (Deaf) - Peebles High School

Job Details

Grade: 5A

Hours: 30

Hourly Rate: £13.69

Salary: £18,506.58

Contract Duration: Permanent

Recruitment Profile

Purpose

The purpose of the Education Worker (Deaf) is to work as an effective member of the support services team within a learning community, delivering high quality service which supports the integration of deaf pupils into mainstream education. Role

• To enable equal access for deaf leaners to information in the curriculum and school environment, according to the assessed needs of the deaf learner;

• To encourage the development of the individual deaf learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts through a range of appropriate strategies;

• To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual deaf learner;

• To provide deaf awareness, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group and to involve the deaf learners whenever possible.

• To enable deaf learners to make independent choices and learn from their own experiences.

• To keep accurate records of work and perform support-related administration as required, e.g. for purposes of management, inspection and audit. Principal duties & responsibilities To undertake specific tasks such as:

• To contribute to the planning process and formulation of learning and improvement plans.

• To keep accurate records and contribute to the monitoring and tracking of pupil progress.

• To assist with the preparation for support sessions or subject areas as appropriate.

• To provide translation/interpretation between teacher/hearing children and the child in a variety of situations, using a range of communication strategies, for example working between BSL/SSE/SEE/English, lip speaking, notetaking and/or language modification; Undertake a range of duties which support the care and welfare of deaf/mainstream pupils;

• Maintain awareness of developments and training opportunities within the Learning Environment and the Deaf Community;

• Facilitate communication with peers, staff and other adults.

• To work in collaboration with Sensory Teachers.

Essential

Experience or formal qualification in sign language eg BSL/SSE/SEE/English, lip speaking, notetaking and/or language modification.

• A commitment to work towards formal qualification in BSL

• Having well developed, receptive and expressive skills.

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Donna Moretta at DMoretta@scotborders.gov.uk.

 

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.