SEND Teaching Assistant - BSL Trained. Education & Training

SEND Teaching Assistant - BSL Trained

Full-Time, Term-Time

Cambridge

We are working with a highly respected further education college in Cambridge seeking a skilled and dedicated SEND Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language (BSL) training to join their inclusive learning support team.

This is a full-time, term-time position upon completion of a probation period working via Time Plan Education (37 hours per week).

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will provide specialist communication and learning support to Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, ensuring they can fully access their chosen programmes of study. You will work closely with teaching staff and wider support teams across a range of vocational subject areas.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering BSL support within classroom and practical learning environments
• Supporting learners to build independence, confidence and self-advocacy skills
• Assisting students in accessing lesson content and completing coursework
• Adapting support approaches to meet individual learning needs
• Promoting an inclusive and positive educational experience

• A minimum of Level 3 BSL qualification (Signature, CACDP, SEG or equivalent)
• A recognised CSW qualification (desirable)
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or equivalent)
• Experience supporting Deaf learners and/or students with SEND
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach

Time Plan Education and the College are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance.

If you are passionate about inclusive education and want to make a meaningful difference to learners' academic and personal development, please apply through Time Plan Education.