Teaching Assistant (with British Sign Language Level 1) - Bishop Ullathorne Catholic School

Coventry City Council; Coventry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Coventry City Council seeks a dedicated individual to support a student with profound deafness and communication needs. The role involves providing care and educational support in a classroom setting, working closely with other students with special needs. The position requires a Level 1 qualification in British Sign Language and is a rolling contract with a notice period.

Qualifications

• Must possess Level 1 in British Sign Language (BSL).

Responsibilities

• Support the SENDCo with educational development.
• Provide care, teaching, and supervision to a specific young person.
• Work alongside other young people with special needs.

Skills

British Sign Language

Job description

To support the SENDCo with their responsibility for the development and education process in the classroom or in a group setting, by providing care, teaching and supervision to a specific young person with profound deafness and communication needs.

To work alongside other young people including those who have special physical, emotional and educational needs. It is essential that the successful candidate must possess a Level 1 in British Sign Language (BSL). You would be required to submit a copy of your certificate in advance of an interview.

Please note this is a rolling duration contract to support a single student. If there was a change in circumstances the contract would end with a four week notice period.

Work Pattern

30.75 hours per week (6.15 hours per day) 8.30am - 3.15pm Monday to Friday (Term time only)

Link to My New Term - applications must be made via this site:

https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147345/EDV-2025-BUCS-89072

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 1 st June 2025

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre employment check with effect 1 Sept 22, please note, an online search may form part of this recruitment process.