Sensory Support Assistant

  • Beverley
  • East Riding Of Yorkshire Council

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We are looking for a Sensory Support Assistant to work in schools across the East Riding, supporting Children and Young People with hearing and visual impairment.

This temporary post is peripatetic, as the Service supports Children and Young people across the East Riding. Within a working week, post holders will travel to different locations which may be anywhere in the East Riding to carry out their duties. A mileage allowance is payable.

The Service aims to meet the needs of children and young people with hearing or vision impairment and physical disability from birth to 25 years of age. The Service has a Hearing, Vision and Physical Disability team comprising a Service Manager, two Lead Teachers, seven Teachers and approximately 25 Teaching Assistants, a habilitation specialist and a Technical and Resources Officer.

Fixed term contract for up to a year from start date.

This role is based in schools and settings across the East Riding.