BSL Teaching Assistant

Operam Limited; Wood Green; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates up to £125/day

DBS support and compliance

Dedicated Horizon Teachers consultant

Roles across Harringay and nearby

SEN specialist agency

Job summary

Horizon Teachers is recruiting for a BSL Teaching Assistant role at a school in Harringay to support Deaf and hearing-impaired pupils. You will cooperate with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure access to the curriculum using BSL, promoting independence and inclusion within the classroom.

Essential qualifications include BSL Level 2, DBS on Update Service, and experience with Deaf pupils. The role offers competitive daily rates and DBS support through Horizon Teachers.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in British Sign Language (BSL Level 2) is essential.
• Experience supporting Deaf or hearing-impaired pupils in an educational setting.
• Strong understanding of learning and communication needs of Deaf children.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willing to apply.
• Right to work in the UK and two recent professional references.

Responsibilities

• Use British Sign Language as the primary method to support Deaf pupils in class.
• Deliver differentiated learning support, in groups and one-to-one.
• Adapt lesson resources to be accessible for Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing pupils.
• Build positive relationships to promote confidence and wellbeing.
• Liaise with teachers, SENCO and external professionals for consistent support.
• Maintain records of pupil progress and contribute to EHCP reviews.
• Promote inclusion and ensure pupils are integrated into school life.
• Support with pastoral care and social communication skills development.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Experience with Deaf pupils

Right to work in the UK

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Two professional references

Education

BSL Level 2

Level 3 BSL (Desirable)

CACHE Level 3 TA qualification

QTS or equivalent

Job description

THE ROLE

We are recruiting on behalf of a school in Harringay for an experienced and compassionate BSL Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference for Deaf and hearing-impaired pupils who rely on British Sign Language as their primary means of communication.

You will work closely with the class teacher and SENCO to ensure that pupils have full access to the curriculum, using BSL to facilitate communication, support learning, and promote independence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use British Sign Language (BSL) as the primary method of communication to support Deaf and hearing-impaired pupils in class.
• Work under the direction of the class teacher to deliver differentiated learning support, both in group settings and on a one-to-one basis.
• Assist in adapting lesson resources and materials to make them fully accessible for pupils who are Deaf or have hearing impairments.
• Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils to promote confidence, engagement and emotional wellbeing.
• Liaise with teachers, the SENCO and external professionals (e.g. Teachers of the Deaf, audiologists) to ensure a consistent approach to support.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil progress and contribute to reviews and Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) where required.
• Promote inclusion and ensure pupils are fully integrated into the life of the school.
• Support with pastoral care and social communication skills development.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Level 2 in British Sign Language (BSL Level 2) - essential
• Previous experience supporting Deaf or hearing-impaired pupils in a school or educational setting.
• Strong understanding of the specific learning and communication needs of Deaf children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.

DESIRABLE

• Level 3 BSL qualification or above.
• CACHE Level 3 or equivalent TA qualification.
• Experience working with pupils with additional SEN needs (ASD, SLCN, SEMH).
• Familiarity with EHCPs and Annual Review processes.
• Knowledge of Deaf culture and the Deaf community.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive daily rates of up to £125 per day (PAYE) depending on experience and qualification level.
• Dedicated Horizon Teachers consultant - your single point of contact throughout the process.
• Fast-track compliance and DBS support to get you working quickly.
• Access to roles across Harringay and surrounding boroughs.
• An agency that understands SEN - we specialise in it.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent