BSL SEN Teaching Assistant

Connex - Birmingham; Castle Bromwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking a dedicated BSL SEN Teaching Assistant to join a Birmingham school, providing 1:1 support to a deaf pupil in the 6th form and assisting teachers with accessible activities.

The role requires a BSL qualification, experience with hearing impairments, and a proactive approach to adapting learning for individual needs while promoting social interaction and emotional well-being throughout the day.

Qualifications

• BSL qualification or recognised British Sign Language qualification.
• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments or communication difficulties is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Support pupils with hearing impairments and additional communication needs.
• Assist teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Adapt communication and learning approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encourage independence, confidence and social interaction.
• Support emotional regulation and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

Skills

BSL

1:1 SEND support

School TA experience

Communication with deaf children

Education

BSL qualification

Job description

BSL SEN Teaching Assistant

Location: Chelmsley Wood
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30am- 3:45pm

About Connex Education

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced BSL Teaching assistant to join a school-based setting in Birmingham, supporting a deaf child 1-1. This role involves working with a child in 6^th form who presents additional needs.

The Role:

• Providing 1:1 support to pupils with SEND.
• Supporting pupils with hearing impairments and additional communication needs.
• Assisting teachers with delivering engaging and accessible learning activities.
• Adapting communication and learning approaches to meet individual pupil needs.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social interaction.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behaviour throughout the school day.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a school or SEND setting.
• BSL training or a recognised British Sign Language qualification.
• Confidence using BSL to communicate with children and young people.
• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments or communication difficulties would be advantageous.

Please apply to this advert and we will call you to give some more information

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.