Signing Learning Support Assistant (BSL level 2)

Learning Partners Academy Trust; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

High street discounts

Electric car salary sacrifice

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Learning Partners Academy Trust is recruiting a Signing Learning Support Assistant to support children in the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children and our nursery and primary school. The role is term-time only (plus 3 INSET days) with options for full or part-time hours, including Monday and Tuesday 8:30am-3:30pm.

The successful candidate will be Level 2 in BSL, have experience with children, and assist in education and social development under teacher direction, while being well

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 2 in BSL.
• Experience of working with children.
• Assist in education and social development of pupils under teacher direction.
• Be well organised and efficient.
• Demonstrate emotional intelligence and resilience.
• Be flexible and pro-active.
• Work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf pupils with signed communication in mainstream classes.
• Provide one-to-one or small-group teaching support across a range of subjects.
• Assist in the nursery and school setting as needed.
• Collaborate with teachers to deliver inclusive education.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Organised

Emotional resilience

Education

BSL Level 2

Job description

Do you have Signature Level 2 in British Sign Language (or equivalent)? Are you looking for a challenging and highly rewarding role, working in a team that strives to deliver high-quality inclusive education?

We are looking to appoint a Signing Learning Support Assistant ASAP to work supporting children in the Lighthouse Specialist Centre for Deaf Children and our nursery, both located within our thriving and successful nursery and primary school.

This position is term-time only (plus 3 INSET days) and we welcome applications from candidates looking for full or part-time hours, to include a Monday and Tuesday 8:30am-3:30pm.

The majority of our children in the Lighthouse need signed communication and may also have additional special needs. Our deaf pupils are included in mainstream classes with communication support, while also receiving specialist one-to-one or small-group teaching across a range of subjects.

The successful candidate will:

• Be qualified to Level 2 in BSL
• Have experience of working with children
• Be able to assist in the education and social development of pupils under the direction of the teacher
• Be well organised and efficient
• Demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence and resilience
• Be flexible and pro-active
• Be able to work as part of team

In return we can offer you:

• A school which values inclusion and provides an opportunity to excel in meeting the needs of a range of learners, including those with additional needs
• Opportunities to develop your skills
• Happy and enthusiastic children who love to learn
• An experienced, welcoming team who keep up to date with current educational research and evidence informed practice
• A school that goes beyond the academic subjects and provides amazing enrichment opportunities for all pupils, including trips, musical performances and sporting events
• Excellent networking and career opportunities across our growing academy trust
• Employee benefits scheme including high street discounts, electric car salary sacrifice scheme, cycle to work scheme and employee assistance programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Attachments

Learning Support Assistant (BSL Level 2) SEPT 2026

Safeguarding Statement

Guildford Grove Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.