BSL Teaching Assistant

Connex Education; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking a BSL Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time role in Barking and Dagenham. The successful candidate will support pupils with complex learning needs, utilizing British Sign Language to enhance communication and learning. This position offers a nurturing environment and opportunities for professional development within specialist education settings.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)

Free access to SEND and communication-focused CPD training

Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support

Opportunities for progression within specialist education settings

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments and complex SEND.
• Ability to adapt communication strategies to meet a wide range of needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils using BSL.
• Assist with lesson delivery using BSL and visual communication strategies.
• Contribute to the implementation of EHCPs and individual learning plans.

Skills

British Sign Language

Empathy

Patience

Education

BSL qualification (minimum Level 2)

Job description

BSL Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant – Special School (Full-Time, Long-Term)

Location: Barking and Dagenham
Salary: £475 – £525 per week (depending on experience & qualifications)
Start Date: ASAP

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK

About the Role

Connex Education is working in partnership with a well-regarded special school in Barking and Dagenham to recruit a British Sign Language (BSL) Specialist SEND Teaching Assistant for a full-time, long-term role.

The school caters for pupils aged 4–16 with a wide range of complex learning needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), and hearing impairments. As a BSL-trained Teaching Assistant, you will support pupils who use BSL to communicate and may have additional sensory or learning needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated, child-centred team focused on providing a nurturing and highly personalised education for every learner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils who use British Sign Language as their primary method of communication.
• Assist with the delivery of lessons and structured activities using BSL and visual communication strategies.
• Support pupils with hearing impairments as well as other learning needs such as ASD or PMLD.
• Contribute to the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) and individual learning plans.
• Promote an inclusive, safe, and encouraging learning environment.
• Work closely with teachers, therapists, and the SENCO to deliver consistent, effective support.

Assignment Details

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Long-term assignment with the potential for ongoing or permanent work

Person Specification

• BSL qualification (minimum Level 2) – essential
• Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments and complex SEND
• Ability to adapt communication and support strategies to meet a wide range of needs
• A calm, patient, and empathetic approach
• A current DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Connex

Why Join Connex Education?

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Free access to SEND and communication-focused CPD training
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support
• Opportunities for progression within specialist education settings

If you are interested or would like to discuss more supply opportunities with a range of local schools, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

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