Supporter for Deafblind in the Home and Community - Part-time - Special Needs Position

Specialist Teaching and Learning Services, Kent

• Ref:KCC106-1001-35S
• Posted:08/07/2020
• Pay:Kent Scheme 8 (from £13.32 per hour)
• Start Date:28 September 2020
• App Close Date:19/07/2020 at 23:45
• Interviews:31 July 2020

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SUPPORTER FOR DEAFBLIND CHILDREN IN THE HOME AND COMMUNITY

PART TIME - 15 to 25 HOURS PER WEEK - ALL YEAR ROUND

TWO PERIPATETIC ROLES TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO DEAFBLIND CHILDREN

BASE IS FLEXIBLE TO DELIVER SERVICES IN MAIDSTONE/SWALE, SEVENOAKS/DARTFORD or ASHFORD/DOVER AREAS

This is an opportunity for practitioners experienced in working with children and young people with sensory impairment to work as intervenors with deafblind children from birth to 19 years of age.

For those with some experience of supporting learners with complex needs this will include training (the post will be offered at Kent Range 7 during the training period).

The post provides short break opportunities for families of children and young people with deafblindness.  The focus of the role is to enhance opportunities in the home and in the community for deafblind children and young people to develop independence and to gain support with their individual communication modes.  During COVID-19 pandemic the provision of support in homes will not restart until it is safe.  Appropriate protective equipment will be provided.

The post holder will support deafblind children and young people to participate in learning opportunities and community activities outside of the regular school hours.  The work will be delivered flexibly to meet the needs of children, young people and their families.  A large proportion of the work will be delivered in the late afternoon/early evening, alongside three MSI Family Fun Days a year taking place on Saturdays or Sundays

The ability to travel to meet the requirements of the service is essential.

For details about the role and sensory services please contact Catherine Marshall – Specialist Teacher for MSI/Deafblind - email cmarshall@valence.kent.sch.uk - tel 07740 183753

Please submit your application to the HR team at Valence School by email to vacancies@valence.kent.sch.uk

Valence School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of every student and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be taken up before interview and the successful applicants will require an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

The STLS Sensory Service is comprised of teachers with the Mandatory Qualification for sensory impairment and other sensory support professionals. They provide services in homes, preschools and schools across Kent and operate from 14 different venues.

The STLS Sensory Service supports children and young people with: * Hearing impairment * Visual impairment * Deafblindness (Multi-Sensory Impairment)

What does the STLS Sensory Service provide?

For children and young people with a sensory impairment: * We support young children’s development, communication and exploration through specialist sessions with preschool children and their families in the home. * We build the confidence and capacity of educational settings, schools and colleges to meet sensory needs through information sharing, signposting and training. * We work to support access to the learning environment, curriculum, communication and information through direct work in preschools and schools including the provision of specialist teaching and equipment. * We promote independence, resilience and well-being through close liaison with children and young people, their families, health professionals and the commissioning of support for mobility training and specialist activities

Job Contact Information

• Name:Human Resources
• Address:Valence School, Westerham Road, Westerham, Kent, TN16 1QN
• Telephone: 01959 567841
• Email: slowndes@valence.kent.sch.uk