Specialist Advisory Teacher; Teacher of the Deaf

Part time, 3 days 

Redbridge is an ambitious, diverse and exciting east-London borough. What we do is driven by changing our relationship with local people to support our vision. As a result, we've developed innovative ways to build our communities and transform our Council. 

We're one of the fastest growing parts of the country and the third most diverse London borough. Our communities are attracted by a mixture of excellent schools, relatively affordable housing, high-quality open space and rapid transport connections into the heart of the City.

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Redbridge’s Specialist Education and Training Support Service (SEaTSS) is looking to appoint a Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People (ToD) or a teacher who is keen to train.

SEaTSS is one of the largest and most dynamic SEN Teams in the country, with approximately 100 specialist teachers, HLTAs, CSW and Technicians, who are all committed to the SEaTSS ethos where the “pupils’ needs are at the heart of all we do”. 

We have a short video here to give you a flavour of us and what we do:

SEaTSS YouTube Video

We are looking for someone to share our passion for developing and promoting our growing reputation, whilst always keeping the best interest of the pupil at the centre of our decision making.

If you are a highly self-motivated creative individual who has the commitment and energy to contribute to this vibrant service, this may be the ideal opportunity for you.  We can promise you that no two days will ever be the same, that you will become part of a truly supportive, experienced, and forward-thinking team who are committed to the evolution of a greater offer to our schools, settings and families.

SEaTSS is looking to appoint a positive and creative Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People to join our Sensory Team, which includes ToDs, Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Teachers of Physical Disabilities and Complex Medical conditions, Audiology Technician, CSW, Habilitation Officer, and HLTAs. We provide an advisory service to pupils with sensory and physical needs across a range of settings within the Local Authority.

Candidates will be passionate about teaching deaf pupils or those with a hearing loss across the age range (0-25) and must be able to work independently and as part of a team.

You will be able to:

• To manage a caseload of deaf babies, children and young people.
• Work/model in various settings with staff including SENCos, class teachers and teaching assistants.
• Provide specialist assessment, testing, monitoring and interpretations of results for deaf children and young people.
• Assessing the full range of communication and language levels: including use of sign and spoken language and any other modes of communication.
• Provide verbal and written advice/strategies to aid access to the curriculum.
• Provide audiological support, training, and advice to support pupils hearing equipment.
• To act as an advocate for deaf pupils where appropriate.
• To work collaboratively with parents, carers, and families to promote understanding, acceptance of hearing needs.
• Work with parents post diagnosis, which may include home visits for pre-school and school aged children.
• To work in liaison with SALTs and EPs.
• Signpost to appropriate resources and relevant organisations.
• Liaise with audiology/cochlear implant centres and other medical professionals.
• Understanding and continuing awareness of development in technology used to support deaf children and young people. Be able to support settings and parents with guidance on technologies.
• Support across a range of settings to identify and meet the hearing and associated learning needs of children including home, early years settings, mainstream and Special Schools.
• Support the hearing needs of all children including those with complex needs.
• Keep up to date with current statutory requirements and reasonable adjustments for exam concessions.
• To provide reports e.g. Current updated advice, Annual Reviews, statutory advice and assessments, and expert witness reports if required.
• Maintain SEaTSS record keeping including the caseload overviews and pupil support logs.
• Attend Annual Reviews and other professionals’ meetings e.g. transition, clinics.
• Participation in multi-agency assessment to identify overall needs and progress of the deaf learner.
• Contribution to mainstream monitoring and review of progress in accordance with the UK nation’s respective Code of Practice, statutory requirements, legislation and guidance
• Devise and provide high quality, practical, bespoke, and creative training packages both in person, online live sessions, and recordings for uploading to the internet (e.g. YouTube) for staff, parents and school settings.
• Liaise and work with other SEaTSS staff including QToDs, QTVIs, MSI, Advisory Teachers (of other disciplines), Technicians, CSWs, and HLTAs.
• Liaise with TODs in other boroughs where pupils are placed out of Redbridge Local Authority.

This is a unique opportunity to join an expanding team of specialists who share knowledge, experience and commitment to meet the needs of our ever-increasing caseload.

 For further information or if you wish to speak informally to a member of team, please email seatss@redbridge.gov.uk and a team member will respond.

Closing date for applications will be 4^th October 2024

Successful applicants will be invited for an interview on 17^th or 18^th October 2024

To apply for this post, you must submit an online application form along with uploading a copy of your CV and cover letter.

Ambitious for Redbridge

All short-listed applicants will need to demonstrate proof of right to work in the UK. At the London Borough of Redbridge, we receive a high volume of great-quality applicants, we therefore may close a vacancy earlier than advertised. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

We are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment and welcome applications from qualified applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, colour, race, religion, or belief.