BSL Specialist TA for Hearing-Impaired Children

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

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is hiring 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, starting Oct 12th 2026.

The ideal candidate has BSL, Makaton, EYFS/SEN experience and a willingness to train in First Aid and related areas. They will support children with hearing, visual impairments and ASD under the guidance of SENco and inclusion lead.

Qualifications

• Level 3 TA with BSL and Makaton training.
• Paediatric First Aid and Mental Health First Aid willingness to train.
• Experience in EYFS, SEN and Primary School settings.
• Knowledge of ASD, Hearing Impairments and Visual Impairments (Braille).
• Available Full-time, term-time only.
• SEN inclusion awareness and drive.

Responsibilities

• Teach and train basic Makaton/BSL.
• Support SEN awareness and inclusive learning.
• Assist children with hearing, visual impairments and ASD.
• Support site extension and operations during rotations.
• Create a warm, inclusive and nurturing atmosphere for children, parents and colleagues.
• Ensure staff training, CPD and interventions compliance.

Skills

Level 3 TA

BSL trained

Makaton trained

Paediatric First Aid

Mental Health First Aid

SALT intervention

SEN inclusion awareness

Education

Level 3 TA

Job description

Prospero Teaching is hiring 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, starting Oct 12th 2026.

The ideal candidate has BSL, Makaton, EYFS/SEN experience and a willingness to train in First Aid and related areas. They will support children with hearing, visual impairments and ASD under the guidance of SENco and inclusion lead.