BSL Teaching Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Poulton-le-Fylde; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for passionate British Sign Language Teaching Assistants to support deaf and hard of hearing pupils in a reputable primary school. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in students' lives by ensuring they can fully engage in classroom activities. With both full-time and part-time positions available, you will be part of a supportive team that values your professional development. If you are BSL Level 2 qualified and have a positive, can-do attitude, this is the perfect opportunity to join a dynamic educational environment.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team

Flexible roles

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Must be BSL Level 2 qualified to support deaf pupils.
• Experience in mainstream education is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to hard of hearing and deaf pupils in mainstream classes.
• Interpret for the classroom teacher to facilitate participation.

Skills

British Sign Language Level 2

Communication Skills

Teaching Experience

Education

BSL Level 2 Qualification

Job description

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Are you proficient in British Sign Language? Do you have a positive, can-do attitude? Teaching Personnel wants to hear from you!

We are currently recruiting British Sign Language Teaching Assistants on behalf of a reputable Primary School located in Poulton-le-Fylde. The school is in need of BSL TAs who can hit the ground running immediately to work in mainstream classes, providing support to hard of hearing and deaf pupils. This role involves working across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, interpreting for the classroom teacher to ensure that these students can fully participate in classroom activities. To be considered for this role, you must be BSL Level 2 qualified.

The school offers both full-time and part-time positions.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working in a mainstream school is desirable.
• You MUST be BSL Level 2 Qualified.
• You MUST be able to sign and speak to ensure that pupils have a good understanding of classroom activities.
• Flexible and able to support children of all ages.
• Good command of the English language.
• A valid DBS that is registered on the update service or willing to complete an application.

Why Teaching Personnel?

• Supportive Team: Our dedicated consultants are here to support you every step of the way.
• Career Development: We offer ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Flexibility: Choose from a variety of roles that suit your schedule and career goals.
• Reputation: We have a strong reputation for placing high-quality staff in schools across the country.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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