BSL Teaching Assistant for Deaf Education (Part-Time)

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive environment

Pro-rata holidays

Job summary

Reed in Peterborough invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Deaf Hub’s hearing-impaired students. You will assist in delivering tailored educational activities and help create an inclusive learning environment.

Working with a lead teacher, you will support communication using sign language and other aids, prepare resources, and collaborate with audiologists and speech therapists to implement student plans.

Qualifications

• Experience with hearing-impaired students or similar educational settings is desirable.
• Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Caring and patient approach to build confidence in students.
• Ability to work well in a team under a lead teacher.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering educational programs designed for hearing-impaired students.
• Support the classroom teacher in creating an inclusive and effective learning environment.
• Facilitate communication between students and staff using sign language and other aids.
• Prepare and set up resources and equipment for daily activities.
• Collaborate with audiologists and speech therapists to support student plans.
• Monitor and support progress and well-being of students in the hub.

Skills

BSL Proficiency

Team Collaboration

Communication Skills

Patience & Empathy

Job description

Reed in Peterborough invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant to support Deaf Hub’s hearing-impaired students. You will assist in delivering tailored educational activities and help create an inclusive learning environment.

Working with a lead teacher, you will support communication using sign language and other aids, prepare resources, and collaborate with audiologists and speech therapists to implement student plans.