Specialist Support Worker

Job Introduction

Specialist Support Worker with Deaf Children (Term Time Only)

“Our vision is to provide high quality support for all Bradford children and young people using a collaborative approach through transformational learning experiences so that they can flourish, make excellent holistic progress and successfully transition to responsible citizens”.

We are seeking to recruit a dedicated and creative Specialist Support Worker (SSW) to join our team of professionals to work with deaf children across the Deaf and MSI Children Service, in the Local Authority Led Resourced Provisions (LARP). This post will initially be based at Girlington Primary School.

The Deaf and MSI Children Service is a large, enthusiastic, and dynamic team of specialists providing teaching and support for Deaf and MSI children and young people.  We work with three schools that host a Local Authority Led Resourced Provision and peripatetically across the Bradford local authority.

As a Specialist Support Worker, we can offer you:

• An opportunity to work within a dedicated, skilled, and supportive team.
• Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role.
• Access to wellbeing support and resources and other employee benefits
• An opportunity to make a positive contribution to the successful education and wellbeing of Deaf children and young people.

Ideally you will have experience of working in an education setting with deaf children and young people. You must have the ability to demonstrate skills in British Sign Language at a minimum of Level 2 and have a willingness to develop your BSL further.  There will be opportunity within the service to do this.   

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team and would like some further information, please contact Ruba Hussain by email on: ruba.hussain@girlingtonprimary.co.uk

Employee Offer

Why work for Bradford Council? Find out why by taking a look at Our Employee Offer.pdf

Equal Opportunities 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to thrive. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process to support your application, please let us know, and we will work with you to meet your needs.

 The RESPECT Allyship Programme is available to all staff, which offers the opportunity to learn more about the diverse communities & groups and provides added benefits and resources to its members.