Recruitment
At Oxlip Learning Partnership we value our staff and actively maintain a culture in which respect, empathy and honesty are the cornerstone of positive relationships throughout the Trust.
We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
We believe that staff wellbeing is at the heart of effective and efficient teachers, leaders and support staff, creating an environment in which they and our children can thrive and learn.
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Classroom Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language L2
Location:
Oxlip Learning Partnership,Copleston High School
Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
Grade 4 - Below the Bar
Hours:
35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Interview Date:
Closing Date:
20/10/25
- Required as soon as possible
- Closing Date: 10am Monday 20th October. The date of closing may be earlier, if we are able to appoint a suitable candidate.
Copleston High School is a popular 11-18 mixed comprehensive noted for its caring and disciplined atmosphere.
The role of the specialist teaching assistant (TA) is to support the development, communication, learning and achievement of deaf children or young people. You will need experience of working with children to support and manage learning and, ideally, some experience of the needs of deaf learners. You will need a sign language qualification of BSL Level two.
To be successful in the role you will need
· To have good communication skills
· To be able to build effective working relationships with children and staff
· To be deaf aware
What is expected in the role? • Facilitating access to learning in the mainstream through supporting communication and understanding. This may be through spoken language, British Sign Language (BSL) or a combination of both. • Promoting deaf awareness, social inclusion and understanding. • Delivering interventions • Modelling strategies and support to school staff. • Following the advice of professionals to ensure a coherent approach to support. • Working collaboratively with colleagues. • Meeting with the teacher of the deaf to plan and monitor support. • Keeping accurate records as directed by staff. • Forming effective working relationships with staff and families.
The work will involve supporting individual students and groups of students. You must be enthusiastic, patient and highly organised. GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent) in both Mathematics and English is essential due to the role, including Maths and Numeracy intervention.
You will have high standards and be committed to meeting the needs of the school and the wider community. The school has a strongly supportive ethos and is deeply committed to the professional development of staff. We offer an excellent induction programme to all colleagues who join us.
An application form can be downloaded from www.oxlip.uk or by calling the HR Office on 01473 277250. Completed applications should be emailed to applications@copleston.suffolk.sch.uk. CVs are not accepted.
The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.copleston.suffolk.sch.uk
Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.
‘The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment’