British Sign Language Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant proficient in British Sign Language (BSL) to join their Hearing Impairment Unit. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the educational experience of students with hearing impairments. You will provide essential support to ensure that their learning and communication needs are met, fostering an inclusive environment where every child can thrive. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to support students in their educational journey, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Free online safeguarding training

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with hearing impairments.
• Proficiency in British Sign Language is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the HI Unit with learning and communication.
• Assist teachers in lesson planning and delivery.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BSL Qualification

Job description

Teaching Assistant with BSL Required

Location: Hounslow

Start Date: March

Employment Type: Full Time

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language (BSL) proficiency to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in supporting students within our Hearing Impairment (HI) Unit.

Requirement: BSL qualification or strong proficiency

You will work closely with our Hearing-Impaired students, providing tailored support to ensure their learning and communication needs are met. Your expertise in British Sign Language will play a key role in creating an inclusive and supportive environment, enabling students to thrive in their education.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Supporting students in the HI Unit with learning and communication.
2. Assisting teachers with planning and delivering lessons.
3. Using BSL to facilitate effective communication.
4. Supporting the social and emotional well-being of students.

What We’re Looking For:

1. Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an HI Unit.
2. A recognised qualification in BSL (or strong equivalent experience).
3. A genuine passion for working with children with hearing impairments.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.