BSL Specialist - Dudley

Prospero Teaching; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting for a British Sign Language trained Teaching Assistant to support hearing impaired children at a primary school in Dudley. The role is full time, term-time only, 8:30-15:30, five days a week.

The ideal candidate will have Level 3 TA status, BSL and Makaton training, and be willing to train in Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid. EYFS/SEN experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA
• BSL trained
• Makaton trained
• Paediatric First Aid (willing to train)
• Mental Health First Aid trained (willing to train)
• Experience with SALT intervention in deaf and hearing impaired children
• Available Full-time (term time only)
• SEN inclusion awareness and driven

Responsibilities

• Teaching and training basic Makaton/ BSL
• SEN awareness as they are an inclusion focused learning provider
• Be willing to support children with hearing, visual impairments and ASD
• They are at capacity with pupils on rotation, but are extending the site, so someone who can support with operations on this
• Create a warm,inclusive, positive and nurturing atmosphere for children, parents and colleagues
• Ensure all staff are compliant with training, CPD and interventions

Skills

BSL trained

Makaton trained

SALT intervention

EYFS experience

SEN inclusion awareness

First Aid training

Mental Health First Aid

Education

Level 3 TA

Job description

BSL Trained TA

Where: Dudley

Who: Supporting Hearing Impaired Children

When: Starting Oct 12th 2026

Placement: Full Time 8.30- 15.30

Industry: Primary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting on behalf of a Primary School which is a LA school is seeking a British Sign Language trained TA to help with hearing impaired children 5 days a week, the school require the lead to have experience in EYFS, SEN, Primary School, BSL and have First Aid/ Willing to learn. The ideal candidate will be local and able to work Monday- Friday 8.30- 15.30 and have knowledge of ASD, Hearing Impairments and Visual Impairements (Braille) under the support of a fantastic SENco and inclusion lead.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Level 3 TA
• BSL trained
• Makaton trained
• Paediatric First Aid (willing to train)
• Mental Health First Aid trained (willing to train)
• Experience with SALT intervention in deaf and hearing impaired children
• Available Full-time (term time only)
• SEN inclusion awareness and driven

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching and training basic Makaton/ BSL
• SEN awareness as they are an inclusion focused learning provider
• Be willing to support children with hearing, visual impairments and ASD
• They are at capacity with pupils on rotation, but are extending the site, so someone who can support with operations on this
• Create a warm,inclusive, positive and nurturing atmosphere for children, parents and colleagues
• Ensure all staff are compliant with training, CPD and interventions

Provided:

• BEAM training to support inclusion
• SALT training and CPD to support speech and Language
• Lego Therapy training to promote learning through play and sensory development
• Refreshers on First Aid

If you have a level 2/3 and you are BSL Prospero Teacher would like to hear from you! as part of our commitment to Safeguarding all applicants will have to undergo APSco compliance which includes but not limited to: interviewing, References, DBS checks, Right to work & Identity checks