Work as a Level 1-3 BSL Teaching Assistant (EAST LONDON) in South East London
Contract type:
Long-term | Full-time | Contract
Salary:
£87.39 - £107.84
Location:
Tower Hamlets, East London
Start date:
ASAP
With the growth in popularity of people wanting to learn British Sign Language (BSL) and some schools now looking to offer BSL, we are recruiting for a BSL Teaching Assistant who can adopt their skills to aid the development of children with hearing impairment. We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will support an individual child with their BSL communication, under the direction of the leadership team.
Do you hold a qualification in British Sign Language?
Do you have previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or similar relevant experience working with children?
Are you confident working 1:1 and in small groups with pupils to aid their learning?
The school is committed to creating a happy and inclusive learning environment where they support each other to thrive and celebrate successes. They offer specialist resources, dedicated spaces, and access to relevant specialist training.
Duties and responsibilities
Your responsibilities will include but is not limited to:
Assisting the class teacher with planning, preparing, and delivering learning activities, as well as monitoring and assessing children\'s achievement and progress
Actively interacting with children through play-based and sensory-related activities
Actively involved in a wide range of activities, promoting the physical, cognitive, cultural, social, and emotional well-being of the pupils
Provide 1:1 and small group interventions to students who need additional support with signing and communication
Make appropriate use of a range of monitoring and assessment strategies to evaluate pupil\'s progress
Requirements
Must hold a Level 1 and above British Sign Language Qualification
Experience of teaching or supporting children with Special Educational Needs
A good understanding of child protection and safeguarding guidelines
Strong behaviour management skills
Ability to relay BSL from hearing impaired students to non-signing students
Benefits
Hays Education in turn will provide you with the following benefits:
Free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training
Access to interviews at some of the most forward-thinking schools in London
Pension enrolment
Active support from our expert consultants about job opportunities and competitive pay rates
Hays \'Refer a Friend scheme\' - £250 of high street vouchers for you, every time you recommend a teacher or teaching assistant, who then goes on to work for us
How to apply for this role
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