Deaf Inclusion Worker

Exeter Based – Required ASAP

We are seeking to recruit a British Sign Language (BSL) qualified Deaf Inclusion Worker to be part of our SEND Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team of highly regarded staff and to support our deaf children to acquire language, achieve independence, develop socially and emotionally and excel educationally.

Your Role

• Work alongside our Teacher of the Deaf and Class Teachers to provide a bespoke Language First Curriculum.
• Plan and provide support on a 1:1 or small group basis within a mainstream school environment and our Deaf Support Centre.
• Help children develop their language and literacy skills, including English and BSL.
• Support children in managing their audiological equipment and developing their social skills.

What You'll Bring

• A passion for the role and a proactive attitude.
• BSL Level 3

What We Offer

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme
• Health scheme, cycle to work and electric car scheme
• Subsidised meals in our staff café with food cooked and served by our own chefs
• State-of-the-art IT equipment
• Investment in professional development through training and a good performance management process

Hours and Salary

• 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 40 weeks per year (Term time + 10 days)
• Full time equivalent salary – £25,139 (Actual salary of £25,252)

Apply Today

Make a lasting impact in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.

Interviews may be held as applications are received

Please complete the online application form

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).  This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.  Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for all our posts. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please note online searches may be done as part of pre-recruitment checks

We look forward to receiving your application and hopefully meeting you as part of the recruitment process.