Description Grade 5- £32,925- £36,045pa pro rata (14.4 hpw, term time only) We are looking for an individual with experience and commitment to supporting deaf babies, children and young adults and their families. You will be working with families and children in a range of pre-school and educational settings. You will be guided by the Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) and the Advisory Teacher for Multi-Sensory Impairment (QTMSI). You will be required to work independently on agreed tasks such as checking equipment, fault-finding and processing repairs. You will also be providing advice and support to children, young people and families around using equipment, communication strategies to support independence and most importantly, promoting positive deaf identity. Although not necessarily a pre-requisite, BSL L3 is desirable, whilst a commitment to learn BSL is essential if not qualified, in order to be able to support children, young people and families who are first language BSL users. This permanent part time role is an exciting opportunity to be part of the Physical and Sensory Team in London Borough of Havering within the CAD 5-19 Team. We look forward to receiving your application. For access to the Job Description, please clic k here. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Julie.Galliganhavering.gov.uk The closing date for the receipt of applications is 1st December 2024 however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early. You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date approximately 2nd/3rd week of December Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770 Additional Information We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering. The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role. We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.