BSL SEN Teaching Assistant
Pertemps Education Network
Wandsworth
Full-Time | Term Time Only
September Start | Long-Term / Permanent Opportunity
Do you have British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or above and a passion for supporting deaf children to thrive? Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day?
We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist deaf school in Wandsworth for a dedicated BSL SEN Teaching Assistant to join their experienced and supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly inclusive environment where communication, independence and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role As a BSL SEN Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support deaf and hearing-impaired pupils across the classroom using British Sign Language (BSL).
- Work closely with the class teacher to deliver engaging and accessible learning.
- Provide one-to-one and small group interventions tailored to individual pupil needs.
- Adapt learning resources to ensure every child can fully access the curriculum.
- Promote communication, language development, confidence and independence.
- Assist pupils with additional SEND, including Autism, Speech & Language needs and learning difficulties where appropriate.
- Help create a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment.
- Work alongside Teachers of the Deaf, Speech & Language Therapists, Audiologists and other specialist professionals.
- BSL Level 2 qualification or above (essential).
- Experience working with children or young people with SEND.
- Passion for supporting deaf learners and promoting inclusive education.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patient, caring and resilient approach.
- Able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
- Previous experience in a deaf school, hearing resource provision or specialist SEND setting.
- Experience supporting pupils with Autism, SEMH or Speech & Language needs.
- Knowledge of communication strategies for deaf learners.
- Relevant Teaching Assistant qualification.
- Competitive daily pay.
- Full-time, term-time only position.
- Excellent training and professional development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and experienced specialist staff.
- Opportunity to develop your BSL skills within a specialist educational setting.
- A rewarding role where you will positively impact pupils' education, confidence and future outcomes.
To apply, please contact Charlie Hayes on
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