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BSL SEN Teaching Assistant

Job in City Of London, Central London, Greater London, England, UK
Listing for: Pertemps Education Network
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-07-21
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17100 - 21000 GBP Yearly GBP 17100.00 21000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: City Of London

BSL SEN Teaching Assistant – Deaf School | BSL Level 2+

Wandsworth

Full-Time | Term Time Only

September Start | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity

The Role

As a BSL SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support deaf and hearing‑impaired pupils across the classroom using British Sign Language (BSL).
  • Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible learning.
  • Provide one‑to‑one and small group interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
  • Adapt learning resources to ensure every child can fully access the curriculum.
  • Promote communication, language development, confidence and independence.
  • Assist pupils with additional SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language needs and learning difficulties where appropriate.
  • Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
  • Work alongside Teachers of the Deaf, Speech & Language Therapists, Audiologists and other specialist professionals.
The Ideal Candidate
  • BSL Level 2 qualification or above (essential).
  • Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
  • Passion for supporting deaf learners and promoting inclusive education.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Patient, caring and resilient approach.
  • Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
Desirable
  • Previous experience in a deaf school, hearing resource provision or specialist SEND setting.
  • Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH or Speech & Language needs.
  • Knowledge of communication strategies for deaf learners.
  • Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
What We Offer
  • Competitive daily pay.
  • Full-time, term-time only position.
  • Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
  • Supportive leadership and experienced specialist staff.
  • Opportunity to develop your BSL skills within a specialist educational setting.
  • A rewarding role where you will positively impact pupils' education, confidence and future outcomes.

If you're passionate about supporting deaf children and have BSL Level 2 or above, we'd love to hear from you.

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