Part-Time Teacher of the Deaf

Do you see yourself making a real difference in the lives of deaf children?

Are you an experienced teacher, knowledgeable and skilled in supporting children with SEND, who is optimistic, solution focused, passionate yet ready to learn more and try new things?

Are you willing to be part of a small team supporting deaf children but contribute to the wider education support team (TESSA) in St Helens?

Are you happy to work part-time for TESSA Hearing, study at post-graduate level and consider the possibility of becoming a full time Qualified Teacher of the Deaf in the future? Or do you already have your mandatory qualification?

If yes, we have an amazing opportunity for you!

Our small and highly regarded TESSA Hearing education team is looking for a motivated and dedicated Teacher of the Deaf, who is qualified with the mandatory qualification or willing to train via a 2 year part-time course. The role is part-time (2.5 or 3 days) but we are looking to plan for the future and may expand the role to full time.

Jobs like these do not come up often in our region and St Helens TESSA is committed to investing in the right teacher who will be part of the 'Experts at Hand' offer as detailed in the new SEND reforms.

Take some time to read the job description, based on being a Qualified Teacher of the Deaf; aspirational for those working towards the qualification.

Find out more: Training as a Qualified Teacher of Deaf Children and Young People - BATOD

See the courseMSc/PGDip Deaf Education (2026 entry) | The University of Manchester

Your role and expectations

As a Teacher of the Deaf for TESSA (Targeted Education and Specialist Support and Advice) you will promote inclusive education and offer specialist support, teaching, advice and audiological management to deaf children and young people in the home, nursery, school and college.

As well as being a great teacher who can fulfil all the expectations of the teaching profession (QTS), you will uniquely, as a Teacher of the Deaf in St Helens:

• Travel daily between office bases, children's homes, nurseries, schools and colleges - transport is needed for this role
• Be highly organised, effectively managing your diary and be confident in working alone and with others in the team
• Be skilled in learning and accurately using new IT systems and processes and adapting to a remote working style
• Have a good understanding of deafness and the implications on language development, learning and self identity
• Collaborate professionally, demonstrating integrity, humility and understanding at all times
• Build long term positive relationships with children and their families, sometimes from birth
• Be skilled and knowledgeable about specialist equipment and technology for deaf children and young people
• Have, or develop, a good understanding of deaf education, aiming to remove barriers to learning and create independence
• Advise on person centred outcomes, contributing to statutory assessments (EHCP), annual reviews etc
• Embrace the imminent national changes to SEND support, contributing to local developments over time

Full Job Description & Person Specification Documents are included with this advert.

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Interviews will be held on Wednesday 1st July 2026

We reserve the right to close the advert early, with sufficient applications. Apply early to avoid disappointment.

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Equality & Diversity

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. The Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within selection.

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