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BSL Teaching Assistant
Job Posted: 22 hours ago
Salary: £ 19,000 - 21,000 / Annum
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
BSL Teaching Assistant
Prospero Teaching are currently working with a lovely Good (Ofsted rated) secondary school based in the Southampton area that are currently recruiting BSL Teaching Assistants to provide care and academic support to their pupils.
The schools resource base for Deaf children offers tailored education and support within a rich, inclusive environment. The role involves helping Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students to access a highly individualised curriculum, communicate effectively, and progress in their education alongside their peers.
Your role will include supporting pupils in accessing lessons, assisting with communication plans, and delivering BSL support and intervention to help them achieve their potential. You will work closely with class teachers to prepare resources, implement strategies, and create a safe and nurturing environment where all children can flourish.
You will be expected to uphold school policies, work as part of a dedicated team, and maintain confidentiality at all times due to the sensitive nature of the role.
Contract Details:
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Position: Teaching Assistant (BSL)
Type of Work: Support role in a secondary schools resource base for Deaf children
Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration: Permanent
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm
Pay: From GBP19,000 per annum (actual)Experience, Training and Qualifications:
British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (Level 2 or above preferred)
Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school or care setting
Experience supporting children and young people who are Deaf or Hearing-Impaired (desirable)
Personal care experience is advantageous
Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year
Eligibility:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional, child-related referencesProspero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development (CPD) courses including Safeguarding, Team Teach, and SEND awareness
In-house Training and Development Team
Ongoing support and career progression opportunitiesIf you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.
Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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