British Sign Language Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Helston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust based in Helston is seeking a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support the learning of Deaf pupils at St Michael’s CofE School. The role involves nurturing support and facilitating learning across the curriculum, with a requirement to hold BSL Level 2. Candidates should be committed to safeguarding children and promoting the school's Christian ethos. The trust offers a supportive environment with various CPD opportunities to enhance professional growth.

Benefits

Pension

Wellbeing programme

CPD Opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students in an educational setting.
• Ability to promote the welfare of children.
• Commitment to the Christian ethos of the school.

Responsibilities

• Support Deaf pupil’s access to learning and social interaction.
• Contribute to whole-school assemblies and performances.
• Work closely with staff, families, and external professionals.

Skills

British Sign Language Level 2 or above

Nurturing demeanour

Ability to support learning

Strong communication skills

Ability to build trusting relationships

Tools

Shape Coding

Widget symbols

Specialist software for communication

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Board of Directors of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils’ learning at St Michael’s CofE School.

As the successful candidate, you will have a nurturing demeanour and be fully committed to promoting the needs and welfare of all children. You will play a vital role in supporting a Deaf pupil’s access to learning, social interaction, and emotional development through the use of British Sign Language, both in the classroom and across wider school life.

You will hold BSL Level 2 or above and work with pupils from Year 1 to Year 6, supporting their learning across the curriculum and helping them to thrive both academically and socially. You will also use tools such as Shape Coding, Widget symbols, and other specialist software to support communication and understanding, helping to create accessible and engaging learning experiences tailored to individual needs.

It is essential that you can support the Christian ethos of the school and promote St Michael’s values within the school and wider community. You will also support other members of the BSL team and contribute to whole-school assemblies and performances. Building strong, trusting relationships and working closely with staff, families, and external professionals will be a priority to create a safe and inclusive learning environment.

St Michaels CofE is part of The Rainbow Multi Academy Trust where our schools work in partnership to fulfil our belief that together, we can build a brighter future for our children. We are looking for a new member of staff to embrace and support our schools in creating an environment where the children have the opportunity to be the best they can be. The Trust is committed to fully supporting our staff through a range of CPD opportunities.

What the school offers its staff

• Pension
• Wellbeing programme
• CPD Opportunities
• Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.