Sign Bilingual Deaf Education Teaching Assistant (Level 2)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children in Birmingham is seeking a Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start 2nd November 2026. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £24,796 - £28,142 plus SEN Point pro rata.

You will work with Teachers of the Deaf to support Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs, and communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1). Informal visits encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1).
• Experience supporting Deaf pupils in a school setting is desirable.
• Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Deaf sign bilingual pupils alongside Teachers of the Deaf and fellow staff.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming learning environment and raise standards.
• Be flexible to meet the needs of the school and pupil group.

Skills

British Sign Language (Level 1)

Teamwork

Education

Level 1 British Sign Language proficiency (BSL)

Job description

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children in Birmingham is seeking a Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant to start 2nd November 2026. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with a salary of £24,796 - £28,142 plus SEN Point pro rata.

You will work with Teachers of the Deaf to support Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs, and communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1). Informal visits encouraged.