Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher

About the role

Sense has a great opportunity for a passionate individual to join our team as an Multi Sensory Impairment (MSI) Teacher. This is a Hybrid working role and you will be based at either one of the following offices; Barnet, Birmingham, Bristol, Loughborough or Wakefield.

This role is based in various settings across the region to support children and young people who are deafblind, including their homes, schools and colleges. As part of this role, you will have occasional local and national travel to meet the needs of the children, young people and families we support.

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.

The successful candidate will have a wide range of knowledge and skills in supporting children who are deafblind 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 or a Qualified Teacher who would be interested in training as a QTMSI. The salary for the role will be discussed at interview for either a Developing MSI Teacher or MSI Teacher.

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 QTMSI but we would be interested to hear from any QTVIs or QTOD with applicable experience too.
• Ability to develop, deliver and evaluate development opportunities to a wide range of audiences covering various educational aspects of MSI.

Benefits

• 27 days of annual leave.
• Headspace app- free access for all employees to mindfulness application
• Matched 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/