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BSL Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ 13.75 - 15.75 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Chelmsford
Expire in: a month
Job Description
BSL Teaching Assistant - Essex
Immediate Start - Long Term Position
We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate BSL Teaching Assistant to join our team at a mainstream school in Essex.
This role involves providing 1:1 support for a deaf student, making a significant impact on their educational journey. Working for a supportive and inclusive school, we are looking for a candidate with any BSL qualification, a strong commitment to inclusion, and a desire to make a difference in a mainstream classroom.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide 1:1 support to a hearing-impaired student, ensuring full access to the curriculum and participation in classroom activities.
Implement strategies outlined in the student's EHCP (Education, Health, and Care Plan).
Support the student's communication needs, using BSL to facilitate understanding of lessons.
Develop key skills in language, reading, writing, spelling, and mathematics with the student.
Foster an inclusive environment that encourages independence, confidence, and social integration.
Work closely with the class teacher to adapt lessons and materials to meet the student's needs.
Monitor progress and provide feedback to contribute to regular reviews of the student's development.
Assist with the preparation of learning materials and resources tailored to the student's learning style.
Support the student during extracurricular activities, school trips, and other events outside the classroom.
Encourage positive behaviour and assist the student in managing their physical and emotional needs in line with the school's Behaviour Policy.
Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and knowledge.
Essential Requirements:
Minimum of a Level 1 BSL (British Sign Language) qualification.
Prior experience supporting students with hearing impairments, preferably in a mainstream setting.
Positive, patient, and proactive attitude with a strong commitment to inclusion and student success.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with teachers, staff, and the student's family.
About the School:
This dynamic and inclusive mainstream school is dedicated to providing high-quality education for all students. With a strong focus on supporting diverse needs, we offer a positive and welcoming environment for both students and staff.
Salary: Competitive, based on qualifications and experience.
If you meet the requirements and are ready to take on this rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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