BSL Teaching Assistant - (Deaf/Hearing Impaired Support)

Senploy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work around availability

Meet the school before you start

Opportunities for permanent roles

Job summary

SupplyGo Education in Central London is seeking caring Teaching Assistants with British Sign Language (BSL) skills to support deaf children in everyday learning. You will help pupils access lessons, build confidence and thrive in and out of the classroom.

The roles are flexible—ad hoc, short-term and long-term placements—with DBS checks and the opportunity to meet the school before starting. Support is provided by a dedicated consultant in deaf education.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 1 or higher, or equivalent BSL knowledge.
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people.
• Patience, warmth and good communication skills.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups under the direction of the class teacher.
• Using BSL to communicate with pupils and help them understand lessons and instructions.
• Helping to adapt resources so they are visual and accessible.
• Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and social skills.
• Supervising pupils during breaks, lunchtimes and activities.
• Working closely with teachers, Teachers of the Deaf and the wider school team.

Skills

BSL Proficiency

Patience

Communication skills

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant - (Deaf/Hearing Impaired Support)

We are looking for caring, enthusiastic Teaching Assistants with British Sign Language (BSL) skills to support deaf children in Central London.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work in a warm, inclusive setting where communication sits at the heart of everything. You'll help deaf pupils access learning, build their confidence and thrive in and out of the classroom.

We have flexible roles to suit you:

• Ad hoc / day-to-day supply
• Short-term placements
• Long-term placements

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils individually and in small groups under the direction of the class teacher
• Using BSL to communicate with pupils and help them understand lessons and instructions
• Helping to adapt resources so they are visual and accessible
• Encouraging pupils' independence, confidence and social skills
• Supervising pupils during breaks, lunchtimes and activities
• Working closely with teachers, Teachers of the Deaf and the wider school team

What we're looking for

• BSL Level 1 or higher, or equivalent BSL knowledge
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Patience, warmth and good communication skills
• Experience working with children (in schools, childcare, youth work or similar) is desirable but not essential
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one
• The right to work in the UK

Why work with SupplyGo Education?

• A dedicated consultant who specialises in deaf education
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• The chance to meet the school before you start
• Opportunities for permanent roles
• Rated 5 stars on Google from over 270 reviews

SupplyGo Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates will be subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.