Learning Support Assistant (Specialist Support for a Deaf Student)


Company:	eTeach UK Limited
Salary:	£15,338 - £15,582
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Worcester, WR8 0BL
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	6 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated one-to-one support for a deaf student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will deliver tailored British Sign Language (BSL) support, working closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to ensure the student has full access to learning, effective communication, and the opportunity to fully participate in the wider school environment.The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the education system and experience supporting young people, particularly those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). They will hold, as a minimum, a Grade 2 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (essential), as well as Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, or be able to demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside a willingness to further develop through ongoing training. Good communication skills with pupils, staff, and parents are essential, along with strong organisational abilities and confidence in using ICT for record keeping and reporting. The successful applicant will be patient, calm, flexible, and resilient, able to manage challenging behaviour sensitively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to inclusion and equality. They should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Working hours:25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9.15am – 3.15pm (includes 2 breaks totalling 1 hour).Term-time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.Terms:This post is fixed term and linked to the support needs of a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The contract will be for the duration of the pupil’s placement at the school and will end when the pupil leaves or no longer requires this support.Salary:TA2, SCP5-6 £26,427 - £26,847 FTE. £15,338 - £15,582 pro-rated to 25 hours per week, and term-time only.Start date: As soon as possible.To apply: Please complete our application form (attached below) by the closing date of Monday 5 October 2026. Interviews will be held as soon as possible. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached on this advert, and visit our school website.Benefits• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme• Access to a cycle to work scheme• Free on-site parking• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)Eldercare AdviceDiscounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinationsGym discountsFurther information:Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.

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