BSL Specialist TA

TeacherActive; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

CPD courses

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a good school in Grantham to appoint a BSL Teaching Assistant. The role is full-time and temporary starting in September, with potential extension for the right candidate. You will provide targeted classroom support using BSL to assist communication and access to learning.

Salary is £95 - £120 per day, paid via PAYE. The school offers a supportive environment, CPD opportunities, and a structured onboarding process through TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language / BSL.
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children/young people in an educational setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; patient and adaptable.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted classroom support to students using BSL.
• Support communication, engagement and access to learning.
• Collaborate with school staff to monitor student progress.

Skills

BSL proficiency

Teaching Assistant experience

Communication skills

Patient & adaptable

Education

Level 2 BSL qualification

Job description

Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant
Location: Grantham
Start Date: September
Salary: £95 - £120 per day

Do you hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language / BSL?

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant who is confident supporting students with communication needs?

Are you patient, adaptable and committed to helping students access learning within the classroom?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a good school in Grantham that is looking to appoint a BSL Teaching Assistant. The school provides a supportive learning environment and is committed to helping individual students access their education and achieve their potential.

The school is looking to take on a BSL Teaching Assistant on a full-time, temporary basis starting in September for the first term, with the possibility of the position being extended for the right candidate. The successful BSL Teaching Assistant will provide targeted classroom support to specific students, using their British Sign Language / BSL skills to support communication, engagement and access to learning.

The successful BSL Teaching Assistant will have:

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language / BSL
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant or supporting children and young people in an educational setting
• Confidence supporting individual students within the classroom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient and adaptable approach
• A 'can-do' attitude with a willingness to support students throughout the school day

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.