BSL Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Markyate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a BSL Teaching Assistant to support deaf and hearing-impaired pupils in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The role uses British Sign Language to facilitate communication and inclusion throughout the school day.

Candidates should have a BSL Level 2 qualification or higher, with experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired learners. This position runs during school hours, term time only, in a local education setting.

Qualifications

• A BSL Level 2 qualification or above.
• Confidence using BSL to communicate with children or young people.
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired people, ideally in an education, care or community setting.
• A patient, positive approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to helping pupils feel included and achieve their potential.

Responsibilities

• Using British Sign Language to support communication in lessons and around school.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support.
• Helping pupils understand instructions and access classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils to communicate with staff and classmates.
• Working with teachers to prepare accessible resources and activities.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive relationships.

Education

BSL Level 2 or above

British Sign Language

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant - Hearing Impairment - St Albans

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Pay: 100 per day
Hours: School hours, Monday to Friday, term time only
Qualification: BSL Level 2 or above

Are you a British Sign Language user looking for a role where your skills can make a real difference to a child's education?

We are looking for a BSL Teaching Assistant to support deaf and hearing-impaired pupils in the St Albans area. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and wants to help pupils communicate, participate and feel included throughout the school day.

Your role as a BSL Teaching Assistant may include:

• Using British Sign Language to support communication in lessons and around school.
• Providing one-to-one or small-group support.
• Helping pupils understand instructions and access classroom activities.
• Supporting pupils to communicate with staff and classmates.
• Working with teachers to prepare accessible resources and activities.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and positive relationships.

We are looking for:

• A BSL Level 2 qualification or above.
• Confidence using BSL to communicate with children or young people.
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired people, ideally in an education, care or community setting.
• A patient, positive approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to helping pupils feel included and achieve their potential.