BSL-Supported Teaching Assistant for Deaf Education

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on site

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Oak Lodge School in London is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong BSL skills to support our D/deaf pupils. 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks (TTO), 8:30am to 3:30pm including a ½ hour unpaid lunch break. Start date ASAP.

The role requires BSL Level 3, TA experience in a school setting, and experience with deaf/language-impaired children. You will create BSL resources, support learning activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 is essential.
• Experience working as a Teaching Assistant in a school setting.
• Experience working with deaf and/or language-impaired children.
• Experience using BSL to support communicative learning.

Responsibilities

• Using BSL to support pupils’ communication, understanding and access to learning.
• Supporting pupils in learning activities, adapting communication strategies as needed.
• Creating BSL resources and visual materials for D/deaf learners.
• Supporting pupils to develop BSL skills and confidence in sign language.
• Providing personal care and implementing individual programmes.
• Supervising and supporting pupils during swimming.
• Working collaboratively with teachers, therapists and families.
• Promoting inclusion, independence and positive behaviour.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Experience as TA in a school

Experience with deaf/language-impaired

Experience using BSL for learning

English & Mathematics Level 2

Education

Grade A-C or Level 2 English & Maths

Job description

Oak Lodge School in London is seeking an experienced Teaching Assistant with strong BSL skills to support our D/deaf pupils. 32.5 hours per week for 39 weeks (TTO), 8:30am to 3:30pm including a ½ hour unpaid lunch break. Start date ASAP.

The role requires BSL Level 3, TA experience in a school setting, and experience with deaf/language-impaired children. You will create BSL resources, support learning activities, and collaborate with teachers, therapists and families.