BSL Level 6 Teaching Assistant – Hearing Impairment Support

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Teaching Assistant with BSL Level 6 qualification to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a student with hearing difficulties within a secondary school in St Helens.

This is a rewarding long-term opportunity for a specialist practitioner who is passionate about supporting young people with communication needs and ensuring they can fully access learning, social opportunities, and school life.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication support for a student with hearing impairment throughout the school day.
• Interpret and facilitate communication using British Sign Language (BSL) at an advanced level.
• Support the student in accessing the curriculum across a range of subjects.
• Work closely with teaching staff, SENDCO, external professionals, and the student's family to ensure effective support strategies are in place.
• Adapt learning materials and communication methods to meet the student's individual needs.
• Promote independence, confidence, and inclusion within the classroom and wider school environment.
• Monitor progress and contribute to reviews and support plans.

Essential Requirements

• BSL Level 6 qualification (essential).
• Extensive experience supporting children or young people with hearing impairments.
• Expert knowledge of communication needs and inclusive educational practices.
• Experience working within a secondary school or educational setting.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a wider SEND team.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable

• Experience supporting students with additional SEND needs.
• Knowledge of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
• Previous experience working alongside Teachers of the Deaf and other specialist professionals.

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming secondary school environment.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on a young person's educational journey.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment team.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Long-term stability within a rewarding specialist role.

If you are a qualified BSL Level 6 Teaching Assistant with a passion for supporting young people with hearing impairments, we would love to hear from you.