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Employer:London Borough of Waltham Forest 

Reference:1104/50041285/CYPS 

Salary:£16,848 per annum (pro rata) 

Hours:36 per week; 45.6 weeks per year 

Working pattern:Full Time, Term Time, Permanent position 

Location:Service for Deaf & Hearing Impaired Children, Hawkeswood Site, Antlers Hill, Chingford, London E4 7RT 

Closing date:11/07/2008 23:30 PM 

Permanent, full-time post for a Hearing Support Assistant to work in the service across the primary and secondary age ranges.

The service supports deaf and hearing impaired children in mainstream schools across the borough and at three resource bases (one each at Cann Hall Primary School, Whitehall Primary School and Heathcote Secondary School).

In the first instance, the post is to support students at Heathcote Secondary School but there may be some opportunities to work at primary level both now and in the future.

As caseloads change annually, the person appointed will be required to support children across the age ranges in mainstream primary and secondary schools.

Experience/qualifications in sign language are desirable but not essential and full training will be provided.

Short-listing date: 14th July 2008
Interview date: 18th July 2008

Equal Opportunities

Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 strategic outcomes contained in its Corporate Equality Plan: • Promoting equality of opportunity • Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage • Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels • Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. For more information please visit: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/index/social.htm

Additional Information

• Equal Opportunities Statement
• Job Description
• Person Spec