Specialist Support Worker
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time - term time plus specified days
Advert Start Date:
17/09/2026
Advert End Date:
30/09/2026 23:59
Salary:
Grade 6 - £29,071- £32,046 pro rata to hours worked
Employment Location:
Gilesgate Primary School
Further Information
We are seeking to appoint a Specialist Support Worker for Deaf children and young people to work mainly within our Enhanced Learning Provisions in County Durham.
WHAT IS INVOLVED?
In this highly rewarding and specialist role, you will be responsible for supporting pupils within the classroom as well as in 1:1 or small group specialist intervention situations, under the guidance of our specialist teachers. You will initially be based in our primary provision but may be asked to work flexibly across any one of our primary, secondary and outreach settings, as and when the need arises.
For further information about the post please contact
Gemma Scott (Deaf and Hearing Support Team Lead) on 07766070042 or via email at Gemma.Scott@durham.gov.uk
WHAT WILL I NEED?
You will have:
- NNEB, Cache Level 3, BTEC Diploma in Childhood Studies or NVQ level 3 in Childcare and Educational/Early Years and Education, or working towards these qualifications.
- Experience of, or a demonstrable awareness and interest in, supporting individuals or small groups of d/Deaf pupils within primary or secondary schools
- Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities in a mainstream setting
- Skills in British Sign Language or a willingness to learn
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.
Optional
If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING
Durham County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore if successful in your application, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be sought inclusive of a check of the Children’s Barred List due to the position working in regulated activity. Applicants should be aware that the DBS check will disclose both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings, in line with current legislation and will confirm whether an individual is barred from working with children, adults, or both.
INTERVIEWS
Interviews will be held week commencing 12th October 2026.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the ‘Person Specification’ section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email RecruitmentCYPS@durham.gov.uk
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