LSA - BSL Level 2

TeacherActive Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is recruiting an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work in a specialist school in North London, supporting deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people. A BSL Level 2 qualification or higher is essential, with a focus on helping pupils access education and develop communication skills.

The LSA will work 1:1 and in small groups, collaborating with teachers and specialist staff to ensure full curriculum access and to support pupils’ communication, social

Qualifications

• Hold a BSL Level 2 qualification or higher – essential.
• Experience as LSA/Teaching Assistant or SEND Support Worker.
• Experience within a school, specialist provision or deaf education setting.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils 1:1 and in small groups to access the curriculum.
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to ensure pupils can access learning.
• Support pupils’ communication, social interaction and independence.

Skills

BSL communication

1:1 & small-group support

Pupil engagement

Education

BSL Level 2 or above

Job description

LSA - BSL Level 2+ - North London

Location: North London

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term

Role: Learning Support Assistant (LSA)

TeacherActive is currently recruiting for an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to work within a specialist school supporting deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people in North London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an LSA who holds a BSL Level 2 qualification or above and is passionate about helping pupils access education, develop their communication skills and become more independent.

The successful LSA will

• Hold a BSL Level 2 qualification or higher – essential
• Be confident communicating with pupils using British Sign Language
• Ideally have previous experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired pupils
• Support pupils with their learning on a 1:1 and small-group basis
• Work alongside teachers and specialist staff to ensure pupils can fully access the curriculum
• Support pupils' communication, social interaction and independence
• Be patient, adaptable and confident building positive relationships with young people
• Have a genuine interest in supporting pupils with additional communication needs

The ideal candidate will have

• BSL Level 2, Level 3 or higher
• Previous experience as an LSA, Teaching Assistant or SEND Support Worker
• Experience within a school, specialist provision or deaf education setting
• A calm, positive and inclusive approach
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

In return, you can expect

• A long-term opportunity within a specialist and supportive school
• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
• Access to TeacherActive's CPD and development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to pupils with hearing and communication needs

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment