BSL Teaching Assistant

Are you a qualified BSL Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role supporting deaf and hearing-impaired children? Do you hold a Level 2 or Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification and want to make a genuine difference in a child’s education? A highly regarded primary school in Hornchurch is seeking a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join their specialist Deaf Provision from September. This is an exciting opportunity to work within an inclusive mainstream setting, supporting pupils with hearing impairments to access learning, build confidence, and achieve their full potential. As a BSL Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils with a range of hearing needs within the school’s specialist Deaf Provision. Working closely with teachers, SEND professionals, speech and language therapists, and families, you will help create an inclusive learning environment where every child can succeed. You will use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication, support classroom learning, adapt resources where necessary, and encourage pupils’ independence both inside and outside of the classroom.

Responsibilities

Support pupils with a range of hearing needs within the school's specialist Deaf Provision; Work closely with teachers, SEND professionals, speech and language therapists, and families; Create an inclusive learning environment; Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication; Support classroom learning; Adapt resources where necessary; Encourage pupils' independence both inside and outside of the classroom

Requirements

A Level 2 or Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification; Experience working with children or young people; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; The ability to adapt learning and communication to meet individual needs; Strong spoken and written English; A positive, patient, and proactive approach

Nice to have

Relevant experience supporting deaf children; Experience within a Deaf Provision; SEND setting; primary school; specialist education environment

Benefits

Excellent training opportunities; Supportive leadership; Chance to work alongside experienced professionals within deaf education