Teaching Assistant

Tradewind Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Teaching Assistant in Peterborough, focused on supporting hearing impaired students. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with hearing impairments and knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL). Offering competitive pay, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities for training. Apply now to make a positive impact on students' learning journeys.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible work arrangements

Long-term and short-term placements

Supportive agency team

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a specialist Deaf Hub or with hearing impaired students.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support using British Sign Language (BSL).
• Work closely with the SENCO to help students succeed.

Skills

Experience working with children/young people with hearing impairments

Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)

Proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Genuine interest in education

Education

Qualification in British Sign Language (BSL)

Job description

Teaching Assistant - BSL focus - Peterborough
90 - 100 per day Full-time Immediate Start

Are you looking for a rewarding Teaching Assistant position working in a specialist Deaf Hub in Peterborough?

Do you have previous experience working with children and young people with hearing impairments, or a qualification in BSL?

As a teaching assistant working with hearing impaired students, you will work closely with the SENCO to deliver tailored support using British Sign Language (BSL), helping pupils overcome barriers and develop throughout their learning journey.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with children/young people with hearing impairments
• Knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)
• British Sign Language (BSL) is desirable
• A proactive, reliable, and flexible attitude
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in education and helping students succeed
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Right to work in the UK

We Offer:

• Competitive pay: 90 - 100 per day
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Long-term and short-term placements
• A supportive agency team and dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for training and career development

Apply today to begin making a real difference as a Teaching Assistant working with the hearing impaired!

Contact Chloe at Tradewind on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to find out more!