BSL Teaching Assistant

BSL Teaching Assistant

• SEND Unit
• BSL Support
• Full-Time
• Based in Greenwich

Timeplan Education is recruiting an experienced BSL Teaching Assistant qualified in British Sign Language Level 3. Alternatively, they are happy to receive applications from native BSL users. The position is to work within the deaf/hard of hearing provision.

You will support deaf pupils by providing BSL interpretation in the classroom and during extracurricular activities. You will also help the pupils develop their BSL skills, which will enable them to become more independent.

Job responsibilities:

• Supporting deaf pupils
• Communicate using BSL and check/manage audio equipment
• Comfortable supporting pupils with various Learning Difficulties
• Ability to engage and support pupils
• Assist with personal care if needed
• Supervising pupils' behaviour

Benefits to you:

• You will be assigned a dedicated consultant
• Competitive rates of pay, depending on experience
• A fast clearance process, most of which can be accessed online.
• The opportunity for a permanent contract with the school
• Term Time
• Free SEND workshop
• Free Team Teach Training

Job requirements:

• Previous experience of supporting children or Adults
• Level 3 in British Sign Language minimum (BSL)
• Excellent communication skills
• Valid Enhanced DBS check registered online with the update service or be willing to apply for a new one
• Available Full-Time 5 days a week
• Able to commit for the full academic year

If you would like more information or would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV today.

TimePlan Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. TimePlan Education is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.