BSL Teaching Assistant - 1:1 Support (Primary Year 5)

Veritas Education Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is assisting a Lancashire primary school to recruit a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil on a 1:1 basis. The role is full-time, running 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start.

You will help the pupil access learning and stay engaged in classroom activities while using British Sign Language. The ideal candidate will have BSL training, prior experience with children, and a patient, nurturing approach.

Qualifications

• BSL training or qualification is essential.
• Experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
• Ability to build positive relationships and provide consistent support.
• Strong communication skills and a patient, nurturing approach.
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to the Year 5 pupil throughout the school day.
• Help the pupil access learning and participate in classroom activities.
• Support communication using British Sign Language with the pupil.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to monitor progress and adapt support as needed.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

1:1 support

Communication skills

Patient & nurturing

Education

BSL qualification or training

Job description

Veritas Education Recruitment is assisting a Lancashire primary school to recruit a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support a Year 5 pupil on a 1:1 basis. The role is full-time, running 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with an immediate start.

You will help the pupil access learning and stay engaged in classroom activities while using British Sign Language. The ideal candidate will have BSL training, prior experience with children, and a patient, nurturing approach.