Specialist Skills Teaching Assistant - BSL

Teaching Vacancies; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Lindow Community Primary School in Wilmslow is seeking a Specialist Skills Teaching Assistant to support learning for d/Deaf children with additional needs. You will work alongside class teachers and fellow assistants to help pupils engage with lessons.

A minimum of British Sign Language Level 1 is required for the role. The school emphasises safeguarding, with DBS checks and two references as part of the appointment process. Visits to the school are welcome.

Qualifications

• Minimum British Sign Language Level 1 required.
• Experience supporting children with additional needs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support learning for deaf children within a classroom setting.
• Collaborate with teachers and other teaching assistants to implement learning activities.

Skills

BSL Level 1

Job description

Specialist Skills Teaching Assistant - BSL

What skills and experience we're looking for

The governors of our happy and friendly school are looking to appoint an exceptional teaching assistant to our skilled and dedicated team.

The role is working with d/Deaf children who have additional needs. Working alongside class teachers and other teaching assistants you will be supporting children with their learning.

A minimum of British Sign Language Level 1 is required for this role. Please see the person specification & job description for further details of this role.

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

What the school offers its staff

You will be supported by an exceptional group of teachers and support staff and a committed governing body with a strong, shared vision and values.

Further details about the role

The staff and governing body of Lindow Community Primary School place the highest importance on keeping our children safe. Applicants for this post will therefore require two references, and be subject to rigorous induction processes including a DBS check.

Commitment to safeguarding

The staff and governing body of Lindow Community Primary School place the highest importance on keeping our children safe. Applicants for this post will therefore require two references, and be subject to rigorous induction processes including a DBS check.