BSL Teaching Assistant

BSL Teaching Assistant - British Sign Language Level 2

Location: Greenwich, South East London
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Salary: £110 - £150 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Ongoing, with potential to become permanent

Choice Teachers are currently working with a large secondary school in Greenwich who are seeking an experienced BSL Teaching Assistant
, British Sign Language Teaching Assistant
, BSL Education Assistant or Communication Support Worker to join their team as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will work with multiple students who require British Sign Language support
, helping them access lessons, communicate effectively and participate fully in school life.

This is a full-time, long-term and ongoing position
, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or above is essential. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of their BSL qualification.

• Support multiple students who use British Sign Language (BSL)
• Provide communication support within mainstream classroom lessons
• Use BSL to help students understand instructions, discussions and lesson content
• Support students with accessing the curriculum and completing classroom activities
• Work 1:1 and with small groups where required
• Help promote students' independence, confidence and communication
• Adapt your support depending on the individual needs of each student
• Work closely with teachers and other support professionals
• Support students' academic, social and personal development
• Help create an inclusive learning environment where students can participate fully in school life

• Hold a minimum of British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 - essential
• Be able to provide proof of their BSL Level 2 qualification or above
• Be confident communicating with students using British Sign Language
• Have experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired young people
• Ideally have previous experience as a BSL Teaching Assistant, BSL Education Assistant, Communication Support Worker, Learning Support Assistant or similar
• Be confident working with secondary-aged students
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be patient, proactive and able to adapt to different students' needs
• Be reliable, professional and committed to a long-term position

Please do not apply unless you hold a minimum BSL Level 2 qualification and can provide evidence of this.

• £110 - £150 per day
  , dependent on experience
• Full-time position
• Immediate start
• Long-term and ongoing work
• Potential to become permanent
• Opportunity to use your BSL skills within a secondary education setting
• Work with multiple students and gain varied experience
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

Greenwich, Blackheath, Lewisham, Charlton, Woolwich, Eltham, Deptford, Kidbrooke and surrounding areas.

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