25 hours per week, fixed-term contract (linked to a named EHCP student).
Term time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.
Monday - Friday 9.15am - 3.15pm (includes 2 breaks totalling 1 hour)
We are seeking to appoint a Learning Support Assistant to provide dedicated one to one support for a deaf student with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The successful candidate will deliver tailored British Sign Language (BSL) support, working closely with teaching staff, the SENDCo and Deputy SENDCo to ensure the student has full access to learning, effective communication, and the opportunity to fully participate in the wider school environment.
The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of the education system and experience supporting young people, particularly those with EHCPs. They will hold a relevant qualification in supporting deaf pupils and have knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). The candidate will also possess Level 2 qualifications or be able to demonstrate strong literacy and numeracy skills, alongside a willingness to further develop through ongoing training. Good communication skills with pupils, staff and parents are essential, as are strong organisational abilities and confidence in using ICT for record keeping and reporting. The successful applicant will be patient, calm, flexible and resilient, able to manage challenging behaviour sensitively while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and a strong commitment to inclusion and equality. They should be able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
For further details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached on this advert, and visit our school website.
Working hours
25 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9.15am - 3.15pm (includes 2 breaks totalling 1 hour).
Term time only plus a proportion of 8 Professional Development Days.
Terms
This post is fixed term and linked to the support needs of a named pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The contract will be for the duration of the pupil's placement at the school and will end when the pupil leaves or no longer requires this support.
Salary
TA2, SCP5-6 £25,583 - £25,989 FTE. £14,848 - £15,084 pro rated to 25 hours per week, and term time only.
Start date
As soon as possible.
To apply
To apply, please complete our application form (attached below) and email to . If you have any queries, please email or contact HR on . The closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Interviews will be held as soon as possible after the closing date.
Benefits
- Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to a cycle to work scheme
- Free on site parking
- Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
- 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
- Eldercare Advice
- Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
- Gym discounts
Further information
Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.
Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.
Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.
References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.
