Job Description

Team: SND - Hearing Inclusion

Job Family: Supporting - CBG7

Salary £29,542 - £32,046 per annum pro rata

Hours: Various hours available

• 27.5 hours per week over 5 days, term time only (2 roles available)
• 22 hours per week over 4 days, term time only (1 role available)
• 16.5 hours per week over 3 days, term time only (2 roles available)

Location: Toddington St George Lower School HI provision, Parkfields Middle School HI Provision or Harlington Upper School HI provision

Contract Type: Fixed - Permanent

Closing Date: Rolling advert

Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged upon application

About the role:

Central Bedfordshire Council are committed to supporting children with special educational needs. The council are looking to recruit a part time Education Communicator to work as part of the Hearing Inclusion Team within our specialist resource provisions based at Toddington St George Church of England School, Parkfields Middle School and Harlington Upper School. You will join a supportive team of Education Communicators co-ordinated by the Provisions’ Qualified Teachers of the Deaf (QTOD). The team is committed to greatly improving the lives of children within Central Bedfordshire.

The successful candidate will provide dedicated one to one communication support for pupils with moderate - severe/profound deafness. They will enable pupils to access the academic and social curriculum and empower them to realise their full potential within the classroom and the provision under the direction of the Provision’s Qualified Teacher of the Deaf. The ability to use your own initiative, to work alone and as part of both a provision team and the wider school team is vital. The successful candidate will be supported by the Hearing Inclusion Team to develop their skills working with deaf pupils.

The successful candidates will have a GCSE Grade C / Grade 4 in English and Maths or equivalent. It is desirable to have BSL Level 1 or a willingness to gain the qualification within a year. Previous experience working with SEND pupils and with deaf pupils in particular would be highly beneficial and previous experience working in schools is essential.

What our staff have to say

"Having previously worked as a TA and HLTA in a school setting, transitioning into this role has been a wonderfully and rewarding experience. I particularly enjoy the opportunity to provide individualised one-to-one support, while working closely with the Teacher of the Deaf and the wider team. The collaborative support and expertise around us make it a truly fulfilling role and a fantastic environment in which to work.”

"The job satisfaction is out of this world."

"You can really make a difference to people's lives in this role."

Our Offer

We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.

Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.

For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Jill Morley at Jill.Morley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 01525 872555.

Safeguarding:

Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.  

To maintain a fair and consistent approach for applicants, it is Central Bedfordshire Council's policy to only consider applications made via our online application system and we therefore thank you for not submitting your application offline.

Your application to us is a reflection of who you are professionally and should give us an accurate and authentic picture of your skills, experiences and if applicable qualifications. Before you submit your application, we will ask you to confirm if you have used AI.

All new starters will join us on a four‑month probationary period. During this time, if you are offered a Hybrid role you will be required to attend a Central Bedfordshire Council office location more frequently to support thorough and well‑supported onboarding into your role. Please keep this in mind if you anticipate extensive travel to Central Bedfordshire.

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for our roles. Successful applicants that may require a visa will need to consider the options for obtaining and/or maintaining the legal right to live and work in the UK for the duration of the contract offered.

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