JOB TITLE: SPECIALIST TEACHING ASSISTANT FOR HEARING ...

Skills and abilities:Ability to accurately interpret what isbeing said using BSL,and canevidence this with the requiredqualification in BSL.Can check the functionality of hearingequipment and undertake basictroubleshooting and repairsXXAbility to take full, accurate andlegible notes during lessons onbehalf of the pupil so that they have agood written record.XGood communication skills – bothoral and writtenProficient ICT skillsAn ability to establish an appropriatebalance between supporting thestudent to complete a task whileencouraging independent learningand ensuring the student has fullunderstanding of the learning pointsof the lessonXXXAn ability to adapt materials andresources for lessonsXAn ability to understand the lessonsbeing taught so that pre-lesson andpost-lesson support/tutoring can beoffered to the studentAn ability to contribute to the planningand identification of strategies tomeet the student’s needs and theconfidence to contribute with ideasbased on detailed knowledge gainedthrough supporting the studentAn ability to identify and gatherinformation about the student’sacademic progress and personaldevelopment and share this withothers such as the class teacher andSENCO and other specialist staffAn ability to observe and report to theteacher/SENCO on student progressgathering information about theirknowledge, skills and understanding.XXXX