BSL Level 3 Teaching Assistant

New Chapter Tuition Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 2,399,000 - 3,137,000; Full time

Job summary

New Chapter Tuition Ltd is looking for a BSL Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a deaf KS4 student within a mainstream secondary school in Lewisham.

The student is learning British Sign Language and requires consistent support to develop communication, access learning and build confidence and independence within school.

The role may be a long-term temporary/contract position or direct employment with the school, with ongoing support from New Chapter Tuition.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSL Level 3 qualification.
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired children or young people is desirable.
• Communication Support Workers and qualified or trainee BSL Interpreters are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Introduce and model BSL to develop the student's communication skills.
• Support communication between the student, teachers and peers.
• Use BSL alongside gesture, visual prompts and modelling.
• Support access to lessons and the wider school day.
• Encourage confidence, communication and independence.

Skills

BSL Level 3

1:1 support

Deaf pupil support

Communication with teachers

Job description

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BSL Level 3 Teaching Assistant – 1:1 Secondary Support

Location: Lewisham, South East London

Pay: £130–£170 per day (equivalent to approximately £25,350–£33,150 across the academic year)

Contract: Full Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Start: ASAP

New Chapter Tuition is looking for a BSL Level 3 Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a deaf KS4 student within a mainstream secondary school in Lewisham.

The student is new to the UK and is at the beginning of his journey developing British Sign Language. He currently communicates verbally and through lip reading and requires consistent support to develop his communication, access learning and build confidence and independence within school.

The school is currently determining the longer-term employment arrangement for this position. This may be a long-term temporary/contract position through New Chapter Tuition or a direct fixed-term/permanent contract with the school. The final employment structure will be discussed with candidates as the recruitment process progresses.

The Role

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
• Introduce and model BSL to develop the student's communication skills.
• Support communication between the student, teachers and peers.
• Use BSL alongside gesture, visual prompts and modelling.
• Support access to lessons and the wider school day.
• Encourage confidence, communication and independence.

Requirements

• Minimum BSL Level 3 qualification.
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired children or young people is highly desirable.
• Communication Support Workers and qualified or trainee BSL Interpreters are also encouraged to apply.
• A patient, resilient and creative approach to communication.
• Confidence working within a secondary school environment.

What's on Offer

• £130–£170 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Equivalent to approximately £25,350–£33,150 across the academic year based on full-time term-time working.
• Full-time position within a mainstream secondary school.
• Long-term opportunity with the potential to support the student throughout Years 10 and 11.
• Potential for either long-term engagement through New Chapter Tuition or direct employment with the school.
• Ongoing support from New Chapter Tuition.
• Access to free CPD, training and professional development.

New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all relevant safer recruitment checks