BSL Teaching Assistant – Deaf Provision Specialist

Teach Now Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus (£150)

CPD training access

Dedicated consultant support

Agency Worker Regulations alignment

Job summary

Teach Now Limited is seeking a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist Deaf Provision at an inclusive primary school in Islington. You’ll help children access learning, develop friendships and grow in independence, working across specialist and mainstream activities with a focus on BSL communication.

The role involves collaborating with Teachers of the Deaf, class teachers and Speech and Language Therapists, supporting access to hearing technology and recording

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 or higher essential; Level 3 desirable.
• Experience supporting deaf children in primary/secondary settings.
• Understanding of barriers faced by deaf pupils; safeguarding mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf pupils individually, in small groups and in class.
• Use BSL, visual resources and vocabulary support to aid participation.
• Collaborate with Teachers of the Deaf, class teachers and SLTs on targets.
• Record progress and share feedback with the teaching team.

Skills

BSL Level 2+

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Visual communication

Education

BSL Level 2 or above

Job description

Teach Now Limited is seeking a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist Deaf Provision at an inclusive primary school in Islington. You’ll help children access learning, develop friendships and grow in independence, working across specialist and mainstream activities with a focus on BSL communication.

The role involves collaborating with Teachers of the Deaf, class teachers and Speech and Language Therapists, supporting access to hearing technology and recording