Sign Bilingual Teaching Assistant – Deaf Education (FT, Term-Time)

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD commitment

Innovative Deaf Education environment

Job summary

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children in Birmingham seeks a Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role supports Deaf Sign bilingual pupils aged 2–11, working with Teachers of the Deaf to raise standards. The appointment starts 2 November 2026 and is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only.

The school values creative thinking, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication in BSL (Level 1). A commitment to CPD and safeguarding is essential.

Qualifications

• Thinks creatively, uses own initiative, and works well in teams.
• Enthusiastic, motivated and a lifelong learner.
• Ability to communicate in British Sign Language (minimum Level 1).

Responsibilities

• Support the varied and complex needs of Deaf sign bilingual pupils, some with additional needs.
• Work alongside Teachers of the Deaf and fellow Teaching Assistants to raise standards.
• Help create an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Skills

Creative thinking

Initiative

Teamwork

Lifelong learner

BSL communication (Level 1)

Education

BSL Level 1

Job description

Longwill Primary School for Deaf Children in Birmingham seeks a Permanent Full Time Level 2 Teaching Assistant. The role supports Deaf Sign bilingual pupils aged 2–11, working with Teachers of the Deaf to raise standards. The appointment starts 2 November 2026 and is 32.5 hours per week, term-time only.

The school values creative thinking, initiative, teamwork, and strong communication in BSL (Level 1). A commitment to CPD and safeguarding is essential.