Support Teacher (Physical Disability) (DBS)*

Employer:Kingston Upon Hull City Council | Schools | Integrated Physical and Sensory Service

Reference:FEA: T844/1061878

Published:Mon 17/06/2013 06:00 AM

Closing date:Mon 01/07/2013 12:00 PM

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position

Hours:Full Time

Salary:MPS + SEN (£2,001)

DBS check:Enhanced

Location:Integrated Physical and Sensory Service, The Francis Askew Centre, North Road, Hull

Required from September 2013

A highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced support teacher is required to provide advice and support in relation to the physical needs of pre-school and school age children in mainstream school settings.

IPaSS is an integrated service supporting children with physical difficulties, hearing impairment and/or visual impairment. A vacancy has arisen within the physical disability section. The service offers professional support to pupils with physical disabilities, their parents and schools, promotes inclusion into mainstream provision and facilitates full involvement of pupils in the National Curriculum and broader educational activities.

Candidates will be qualified teachers, with experience of mainstream teaching and knowledge of physical disability and inclusion issues.

Candidates must be mobile between sites as support is offered to schools/settings in both Hull and neighbouring local authorities.

Candidates should be confident in delivering In-Service Training.

Candidates should also be confident in the use of ICT and its application in relation to teaching and learning. Applicants should be willing to complete training in this field.

As a reflection of the integrated nature of the service it is desirable that candidates are able to use British Sign Language at Level 1 or are willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification.
For further details and to apply online, please visit www.hullcc.gov.uk/jobs or alternatively an application pack can be obtained direct from the service.

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.

All completed application forms must be returned to the service.

Integrated Physical and Sensory Service (IPaSS)
Francis Askew Centre
North Road
Hull
HU4 6LQ
Integrated Services Manager: Helen Sail
Tel: 01482 318400
Fax: 01482 318415
E-mail:

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced & Barring List Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

IPaSS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Equal Opportunities

Hull City Council is fully committed to achieving fairness and equality in employment and seeks to achieve a workforce which reflects the diversity of the community it serves. No job applicant or employee will be treated less favourably or disadvantaged, either directly or indirectly, on the grounds of gender, gender reassignment, race, nationality or ethnic origin, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity or any other unjustifiable reason.