We are looking to appoint an experienced Learning Support Assistant to support our deaf children. The Total Communication Resource is a provision delivered across Emmbrook Infant and Junior schools. You will be joining a committed and enthusiastic team who have considerable experience of working with deaf pupils and children with a hearing loss. Your role will be to continue the support and learning of the deaf children alongside and in consultation with other school staff. We are a total communication setting and communicate with children in their preferred method of communication (e.g. British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English (SSE) or spoken English.)

We offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love to learn.
• Supportive colleagues and leadership team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A welcoming school community with strong values and a positive ethos.

We are looking for someone who:

• will have BSL level 2 (desirable)
• will have a flexible approach to meeting the individual needs of each child
• will have a genuine enthusiasm and commitment for working with deaf children of all abilities
• will support the excellent provision currently delivered across both schools
• is highly motivated and would like to be part of our small, hardworking school family
• has excellent communication and organisational skills
• is committed to team work and maintaining high standards
• has high expectations for pupils’ achievement, progress and behaviour

We welcome applicants from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

All applications will be considered upon receipt. For an application form please see our school website or contact Claire Freeman, Operations Manager, at
admin@emmbrook-jun.wokingham.sch.uk, 0118 978 4940

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo screening appropriate to the post. This will include an enhanced DBS check.