BSL Specialist TA

TeacherActive; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant support 24/7

CPD Courses and certificates via My-CP

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme - up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a BSL Teaching Assistant in Grantham to support students with communication needs. This full-time, temporary role starts in September for the first term, with potential extension for the right candidate.

You will provide targeted classroom support using BSL to enhance engagement and access to learning for individual students, within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL).
• Experience as a Teaching Assistant or supporting students in education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; patient and adaptable.
• Commitment to helping students access learning.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted classroom support to students using BSL.
• Support communication, engagement and access to learning.
• Work within a team to assist classroom delivery.

Skills

British Sign Language

Teaching Assistant

Communication skills

Patience

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.