BSL Teaching Assistant

BSL Teaching Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
Location: East London
Full-time
Salary: £108 - £130 per day

About the role and school

Teach Plus are currently working with a supportive school in East London who are looking to appoint a confident and experienced BSL Teaching Assistant.

This is an excellent opportunity for a BSL Teaching Assistant with strong communication skills and experience supporting children who use British Sign Language.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to ensure pupils can fully access learning and communicate effectively throughout the school day.

You will provide classroom support while using BSL to facilitate communication, encourage participation and promote pupils' independence.

The school is looking for a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant who is patient, adaptable and passionate about supporting children with hearing or communication needs.

Job Responsibilities

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  Provide classroom support to pupils who use BSL.
  


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  Facilitate communication between pupils and teaching staff.
  


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  Support pupils to access lessons and classroom activities.
  


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  Use BSL confidently throughout the school day.
  


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  Reinforce learning through appropriate communication strategies.
  


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  Support pupils' social, emotional and academic development.
  


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  Encourage independence and confidence.
  


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  Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and other support staff.
  


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  Adapt resources and activities to support accessibility.
  


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  Contribute to a positive and inclusive learning environment.
  

Qualifications/Experience

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  Strong BSL skills are essential.
  


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  Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable.
  


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  Experience within a school or SEN setting is advantageous.
  


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  Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairment or communication needs would be beneficial.
  


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  Patient, calm and adaptable approach.
  


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  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  


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  Ability to work collaboratively with teaching staff.
  


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  Genuine passion for inclusive education.
  


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  Relevant BSL qualification or equivalent experience is desirable.
  

Next steps:

If this BSL Teaching Assistant position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click ‘apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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