Specialist Sensory Support Practitioner

As a key member of our Inclusion Service, you will provide targeted communication support to children and young people with hearing needs across a variety of settings, including homes, mainstream schools, and specialist provisions. Working under the guidance of the Lead Practitioner, you will support pupils and their families in developing signing as a primary mode of communication, helping to improve educational outcomes.,

• Deliver communication support within schools and other educational settings
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and other professionals to provide holistic support
• Empower and train those working with children who have hearing needs
• Promote high expectations and inclusive practices
• Support young people aged 0-19 (or 25 with EHCPs), We're a passionate team within Sefton's Inclusion Service, dedicated to supporting children and young people with hearing needs. Our work spans early years to college-aged students, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, communicate confidently, and feel included.
  
  Are you passionate about creating inclusive educational environments and making a real difference in the lives of deaf children and their families? We have a rewarding opportunity for a Specialist Sensory Support Practitioner with British Sign Language (BSL) skills to join Sefton's dynamic Hearing Needs Team., We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced practitioner who is:
• Qualified to BSL Level 3 or higher
• Holds Teaching Assistant NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent qualification
• Skilled in delivering support within the primary and/or secondary curriculum
• Committed to inclusion, empowerment, and excellent outcomes for children and young people with hearing needs
• Willing and able to travel independently within the Sefton area