Apprentice Specialist Learning Support Assistant – Hearing Impairment

Liverpool City Council

Apprenticeship summary

Join us as an Apprentice Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Hearing Impairment) helping children and young people unlock their potential. This is a unique opportunity to developing specialist skills to support inclusive education and empower learners with hearing impairment to thrive in the classroom and beyond.  

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Closing date: July 3, 2026

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Wage:
£23,322 a year
Total hours per week:
32.5
Expected duration (weeks):
104
Positions (available):
1
Date posted:
June 22, 2026
Possible start date:
August 10, 2026
Apprenticeship level:

Higher

  • Liaise effectively with Teachers of the Deaf to implement recommended strategies, interventions and reasonable adjustments
  • Work collaboratively with class teachers to develop and adapt teaching approaches, resources and strategies to ensure pupils with hearing impairments are fully included and able to make good progress
  • Pre-tutoring to introduce key vocabulary, concepts and background knowledge in preparation for lessons
  • Post-tutoring to assess understanding, reinforce learning and address any misconceptions
  • Sourcing, preparing and adapting learning resources to ensure accessibility to key concepts and lesson objectives
  • Providing structured feedback and highlighting any barriers to learning
  • Sharing observations on pupil engagement, strengths and areas for development
  • Delivering agreed interventions under guidance, with a focus on language development and communication skills
  • Monitoring progress and providing regular feedback on outcomes, engagement and the impact of interventions
  • Online classroom
  • Visits from work coach either online or in the setting
  • Possibility of a permanent position (subject to funding)

Employer

Liverpool City Council

The city of Liverpool is world-famous for its cultural offer, and our greatest asset is our people. Our residents deserve the very best from those who serve them and have a council they can be proud of - and you can help play a part in this. We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.

Training

Training Provider:

LET ME PLAY LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard:

Specialist teaching assistant (level 5)