SEN Teaching Assistant - Deaf Education & Communication Needs

SEN Teaching Assistant - Deaf Education & Communication Needs Brighton, East Sussex

Help every child find their voice and reach their potential.

Academics are recruiting caring, patient and enthusiastic SEN Teaching Assistants to support a specialist educational setting in Brighton, working with deaf children and young people aged 5-19.

The setting supports pupils with a range of hearing impairments, from mild to profound deafness, alongside additional speech, language, communication and learning needs.

Communication is at the heart of everything, and pupils benefit from a supportive environment where individual communication styles are understood, encouraged and celebrated.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support to pupils with additional needs.
• Supporting children with hearing impairments and communication difficulties.
• Encouraging language development, social interaction and independence.
• Using visual resources, gestures and alternative communication methods to support learning.
• Building positive relationships and creating an inclusive, nurturing environment.
• Working closely with teaching staff to ensure every pupil can access learning and participate fully.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEN.
• An interest in Deaf education, hearing impairments and communication needs.
• Patience, empathy and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Confidence adapting communication and learning approaches to individual pupils.
• A genuine passion for helping children develop confidence and independence.

Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) would be highly advantageous, although candidates with a willingness to learn and an interest in developing their communication skills are also encouraged to apply.

Experience in SEN education, speech and language support, care or other communication-focused roles would be beneficial.

Why Work with Academics?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Local opportunities across East Sussex and Brighton.
• Flexible and long-term placements available.
• Dedicated support from a specialist SEN recruitment consultant.

If you're passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Register your interest with Academics today!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.