BSL Teaching Assistant

TeacherActive Limited.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

Competitive pay rates

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking a friendly Teaching Assistant with BSL Level3 to support a deaf pupil in a mainstream Nottingham school (NG12). You will help them communicate, access learning and feel included in daily classroom life.

This long-term role offers PAYE pay, ongoing CPD opportunities through the My-Progression channel, and market-leading pay rates. You’ll join a supportive team and make a real difference in a child’s school day.

Qualifications

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level3 qualification is essential.
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired children.
• Experience working with pupils in a school or educational setting.
• Confidence using BSL to support communication and classroom learning.

Responsibilities

• Support a deaf pupil in the classroom.
• Help the pupil communicate and access learning.
• Encourage participation and build friendships.
• Maintain a positive, encouraging classroom presence.

Skills

BSL Level3

Experience with deaf/hearing-impaired

School/educational setting experience

Strong communication

Education

BSL Level3 qualification

Job description

Are you a Teaching Assistant with BSL Level3 who loves making a real difference in a child's school day?

Can you turn communication barriers into opportunities and help a deaf pupil feel confident, included and ready to learn?

Would you love to work in an Outstanding school with a fantastic Forest School provision?

TeacherActive is excited to be working with a brilliant mainstream school in Nottingham (NG12), proudly rated 'Outstanding' by OFSTED! With a fantastic Forest School provision and a focus on giving children exciting opportunities to learn and grow, this is a lovely environment where every pupil deserves the chance to shine.

We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join the school on a long‑term basis, starting immediately! You'll be supporting a deaf pupil in the classroom, putting your British Sign Language (BSL) Level3 skills to great use by helping them communicate, build friendships, access learning and feel fully involved in school life. This is a fantastic opportunity to be that familiar, encouraging face who makes each school day that little bit brighter!

The successful Teaching Assistant will have:

• British Sign Language (BSL) Level3 qualification (essential)
• Experience supporting deaf or hearing‑impaired children
• Experience working with pupils in a school or educational setting
• Confidence using BSL to support communication and classroom learning
• A positive, patient and encouraging approach
• A genuine passion for helping children grow in confidence and independence

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.

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

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work