British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistant – Mainstream Primary School
Location: Lambeth, South London
Pay: £108.35 per day
Start Date: ASAP / September Start
Contract: Full-time | Long-term
Are you a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity to support deaf and hearing-impaired pupils in a welcoming primary school?
Our education recruitment agency is working in partnership with a friendly and inclusive mainstream primary school in Lambeth to recruit a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring pupils can fully access learning and participate confidently in all aspects of school life.
Provide 1:1 and classroom support for pupils who are deaf or have hearing impairments.
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate effective communication between pupils, teachers and peers.
Support pupils in accessing the curriculum and achieving their individual learning targets.
Adapt learning materials and reinforce classroom teaching where appropriate.
Encourage independence, confidence and social inclusion.
Work closely with the class teacher, SENCO, Teachers of the Deaf and external professionals.
Promote an inclusive learning environment where every pupil can thrive.The Ideal Candidate
BSL qualification (Level 2 or Level 3 minimum preferred).
Experience working with deaf or hearing-impaired children in an educational or similar setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Patient, caring and adaptable approach.
A commitment to supporting inclusion and equal access to education.
Previous Teaching Assistant experience is desirable but not essential.What the School Offers
A supportive and inclusive leadership team.
Opportunity to work alongside experienced SEN professionals and Teachers of the Deaf.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Well-resourced learning environment.
Long-term opportunity with the potential for a permanent position.Why Register with Us?
Competitive daily pay.
Weekly PAYE pay.
Dedicated education consultant offering ongoing support.
Free CPD and safeguarding training.
Access to a wide range of education opportunities across London.If you're passionate about supporting deaf and hearing-impaired pupils and want to make a meaningful difference in a primary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on:
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