BSL Specialist - Support Hearing-Impaired Children (Primary)

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

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.