BSL Teaching Assistant

Pertemps Education Network; Royal Borough of Greenwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Job summary

Pertemps Education is seeking a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Lambeth. Start ASAP. This role supports deaf or hearing-impaired pupils to access learning and communication across the curriculum.

You will provide 1:1 or small group support, adapt lessons, and use sign language and visual aids to engage pupils while collaborating with teachers and specialists to promote inclusion and progress.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 1 qualification required.
• Experience with deaf or hearing-impaired children in education is desirable.
• Patient and empathetic with strong communication skills.
• Team player with a passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils who use BSL as their primary means of communication.
• Assist teachers in adapting lessons and learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Use sign language and visual aids to help pupils engage with classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, therapists and staff to promote inclusion and progress.
• Support pupils' emotional well-being and independence in a nurturing learning environment.

Skills

BSL level knowledge

Education

BSL Level 1 Qualification

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant

Location: Lambeth. Contract: Full-time, Term-time only. Start: ASAP.

Pertemps Education is seeking a skilled and dedicated BSL (British Sign Language) Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Lambeth. This role is ideal for someone with BSL Level 1 or above who is passionate about supporting deaf or hearing-impaired students to access learning and communication across the curriculum.

The Role

• Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils who use BSL as their primary means of communication.
• Assist teachers in adapting lessons and learning materials to meet individual needs.
• Use sign language and visual aids to help pupils engage with classroom activities and social interaction.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, speech and language therapists, and specialist staff to promote inclusion and progress.
• Support pupils' emotional well-being and independence in a nurturing and structured learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a minimum of BSL Level 1 Qualification
• Experience working with deaf or hearing-impaired children or young people in an educational setting.
• Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong communication-based relationships.
• Team player with a genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting children with additional needs.

The School Offers

• A friendly and inclusive environment with strong specialist support.
• Access to ongoing BSL and SEN training.
• Opportunities for career progression into communication support or teaching roles.
• Competitive pay through Pertemps Education.