BSL Learning Support Assistant

Philosophy Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in North London is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a hearing-impaired pupil. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) and experience working with children with special educational needs (SEN). Responsibilities include supporting the child's learning, adapting resources, and promoting an inclusive environment. Strong interpersonal skills and patience are essential for this role.

Benefits

Strong professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication.
• Experience working with children with SEN or hearing needs.
• Ability to adapt learning materials for deaf learners.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-to-one support to a primary-aged pupil with hearing impairment.
• Use BSL effectively to enable access to classroom activities.
• Promote an inclusive and positive learning environment.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Supporting children with hearing impairments

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Education

BSL qualification (Level 3 desirable)

Job description

Primary School (Haringey, North London)
Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: January 2026

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a hearing‑impaired pupil. This role requires a good understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) to support the child’s communication and learning within the classroom environment.

The Role

You will provide one‑to‑one support to a primary‑aged pupil with hearing impairment, helping them access the curriculum and engage fully with school life. The ideal candidate will have a BSL qualification (Level 3 desirable) and experience working with children with SEN and hearing needs. You will support communication by translating spoken language into BSL and adapting learning materials to meet the child’s needs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the child’s learning, communication, and well‑being throughout the school day
• Using BSL effectively to enable access to classroom activities
• Collaborating with teaching staff and the SEN team to adapt resources and strategies
• Promoting an inclusive and positive learning environment

The School

Located in Haringey, North London, this primary school values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all pupils. The school is committed to developing every child’s potential and offers strong professional development opportunities for staff.

Requirements

• BSL knowledge / experience
• Experience working with children with hearing impairments or SEN
• Ability to adapt communication and teaching resources for deaf learners
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience to work closely with young children

How to Apply

Please apply with an up to date CV outlining your experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.