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Specialist Teaching Assistant - TA to Hearing impaired pupil

Specialist Teaching Assistant - TA to Hearing impaired pupil

Blessed Trinity RC College

Burnley

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 March 2023

Job overview

Blessed Trinity RC College is a busy, over-subscribed, 1250 place 11-16 establishment. We have an amazing, purpose built school, enabling us to provide the very best teaching and learning opportunities within a bright, modern facility.

The school is located in extensive grounds and is situated close to Burnley Town Centre. The school is easily accessed from across the region by bus, train and car and is located just five minutes’ drive from the M65, Junction 10.

The Governors are looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support a Hearing impaired pupil from September 2023, enabling them to experience achievement, independence and self- determination. Experience of working with Hearing impairments is essential.

The role will involve working one-to-one with a Hearing impaired pupil, providing direct support as required, including:-

 

·        Working in partnership with teachers in the planning of lessons including the adaptations, materials and direct support the pupil will need.

·        Producing resources and ensuring they are available and utilised.

·        Ensuring pupil safety when undertaking any physical activity, practical subjects and movement around the school building.

·        Supporting on educational visits.

 

What we are looking for:-

·        Someone who is enthusiastic and can promote a love and passion of learning.

·        Someone with excellent communication skills.

·        Someone who is experienced in working with visual impairments and braille.

·        Someone who is able to quickly form positive working relationships with pupils and colleagues.

·        Someone who is willing to support the ethos of the school.

 

What we can offer you:-

·        The opportunity to be part of a friendly and supportive team.

·        Excellent and innovative facilities across the school.

·        Opportunities for learning and development.

 

We would encourage you to find out more about Blessed Trinity RC College from our school website: www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk

 

If you feel you have the skills required, we look forward to hearing from you. If you would like to find out more about the position please contact Miss Joanne McCue, Assistant Headteacher on 01282 506200 or send your completed application form to jobs@btrcc.lancs.sch.uk       

 

Full details and application forms are available from our website:

www.btrcc.lancs.sch.uk

 

Blessed Trinity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be required.

 

Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 8th March 2023


Interviews to be conducted:

Thursday 16th March 2023


Attached documents

About Blessed Trinity RC College

Blessed Trinity RC College is a mixed, non-selective Roman Catholic secondary school, situated in Burnley, Lancashire. There are approximately 1,250 students at the college aged between 11-16.

Headteacher

Deborah Williams

Values and vision

Blessed Trinity RC College wants to provide all pupils with the necessary skills, knowledge and Christian values to allow for them to grow into responsible and caring members of society, and encourages them to become actively engaged within the local Burnley community. The school wants all pupils to feel valued and works at getting to know them as individuals in order for them to reach their goals and achieve to the highest of their abilities. The school follows four core values: love God, serve others, work hard and value all. Pupils at Blessed Trinity RC College are recognised for their high performance across sport and the arts. The school encourages talents and new interests after class with a wide range of extra-curricular clubs, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and dance lessons. Pupils are able to explore their Christian faith with optional Chapel drop ins during lunch.

Ofsted

“Students speak very highly of the skills of their teachers. They have absolute confidence in their knowledge and are keen to learn from them. Over 90% of parents agree that their children are taught well and the same amount say their children make good progress”.

View Blessed Trinity RC College’s latest Ofsted report

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