REQUIREMENTS OF ALL TRUST STAFF:

• To promote and uphold the Trust Mission Statement, values and strategic aims and objectives.
• To comply with the Academy and Trust’s policies and procedures, including those relating to health and safety, safeguarding, welfare and security.
• To work positively and inclusively with colleagues, students, parents and other partners regardless of their gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability.
• To attend briefings and staff meetings as required.
• To participate in the Performance Management Review scheme and undertake professional development and training as required.
• To be a positive role model and take responsibility for promoting good standards of behaviour and conduct in students.
• To undertake other duties that are in accordance with the purpose and grade of the post as agreed with the Executive Principal or designated alternate.
  Relationship to other posts within the Trust
  Supervision given to: N/A
  Supervision received: Hearing Resource Centre Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION: EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATOR

This person specification will be used in shortlisting and interview to select the best candidate. Each applicant should therefore address the person specification in their written application and where appropriate should give examples of how you meet the criteria.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of English and Maths GCSE (Grade C / Grade 4 or above)
• A Levels (or equivalent)
• Level 1 Certificate in British Sign Language (Signature) or OCSL Level 2.
• Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (Signature) or OCSL Level 3.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Past experience in supporting deaf children.
• Experience of working in mainstream or special education settings.
• Previous experience of supporting students’ personal care and supporting mobility.
• Evidence of professional development relevant to the position.
• A willingness to undertake training to meet the demands of the job.
• Knowledge of deaf issues.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish positive working relationships with students and adults.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with parents/carers and a wide range of professionals.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work without close supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to modify language and the curriculum appropriately to meet the individual needs of students.
• Ability to produce curriculum / teaching support materials.
• Ability to plan and lead learning and extracurricular activities.
• Ability to access basic IT packages, e.g. word processing, and a willingness to undertake further IT training.
• Ability to record and keep accurate records.
• Ability to work flexibly including some evening events e.g. meetings, training sessions, parents’ evenings and extra-curricular activities for students.
• Willingness to seek advice and support when required.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
  Pay: £27,140.00-£28,527.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free flu jabs
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2025
Reference ID: EdCo

ABOUT THE ROLE:

The successful candidates will work within the Hearing Resource Centre, a successful and thriving specialist resource provision for deaf students located within a mainstream secondary school. The post will involve supporting students with hearing and communication needs, alongside additional needs, both within mainstream classes and also in the Hearing Resource Centre, to ensure full access to the curriculum through the use of a range of communication modes, including speech and/or sign language.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

To support the accessibility and learning of students with deafness / hearing loss, alongside any other additional needs. The students within the Resource Provision for deaf children at The Hathershaw College require communication and learning support; learning will take place primarily in mainstream classrooms, but also within the Hearing Resource Centre.
Summary of Main Duties and Responsibilities

CORE PURPOSE:

• To contribute to the work of the team for deaf students within the resource provision at Hathershaw College
• To support the inclusion and learning of deaf students, including those with additional needs
• To ensure that students from the Hearing Resource Centre receive specialist support so that they are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum.