About the role 

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team as a Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Consultant Teacher.  

This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children who are deafblind, focusing on communication, access to learning, interaction, social skills/opportunities, play and individual development. Supporting other professionals and raising awareness of deafblindness is also a key part of the role.  

As a MSI Consultant Teacher you will manage your own caseload as well as support other members of a national team, you will need to be able to work independently as well as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

You will support children and young people who are deafblind, in various settings, including their homes, schools, colleges and Sense centres. Therefore, you will be required to travel across the region and occasionally nationally to meet the needs of the children, young people and families we support.  

This is a Hybrid working role and you will be based at either our office in Wales or Bristol. This role can be fully home based, so we are happy to accept applicants who are based further away.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of knowledge and skills in supporting children with complex disabilities and those with sensory impairment and experience in working alongside a range of other professionals. providing advice, support and training.  

For this role, we are looking for a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment. 

Here at Sense we work over a 52 week period, not only through term time. This means you are able to take your leave more flexibly!

Key skills and experience:A full UK driving license is an essential requirement for this role.The role is for a Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Multi-Sensory Impairment, candidates must also have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills (QTLS).Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate development opportunities to a wide range of audiences covering various educational aspects of MSI.BSL Level 1 or above is desirable for this role. Why work for Sense?

For everyone living with complex disabilities. For everyone who is deafblind. Sense is here to help people communicate and experience the world. We believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. Sense are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

Benefits27 days of annual leave.Headspace app - free access for all employees to mindfulness applicationMatched pension contributions up to 5%.Free life assurance policy.Cycle to work scheme.Free DBS check if your role needs one.A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.Ongoing development opportunities.Ready to make a difference?To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 415 6735 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/about-us/equality-and-diversity/ 

 

 

Closing Date

15/10/2024

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