BSL Teaching Assistant

Posted 18 December 2024
Salary £90 - £110 per day
LocationBarking and Dagenham
Job type Contract
Discipline Special Education Needs
ReferenceBSLTA18122024_1734512260
Contact NameTyne Brownlie

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant | British Sign Language
Barking | East London
Full-Time Position
January 2024
£90 - £110 pay per day

Remedy is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching assistant with British Sign Language qualification or experience. This role is a 1:1 role where the teaching assistant will work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil in the with speech, language and communication needs. The pupil communicates through bespoke resources and sign language - therefore this is an essential requirement for the role.

Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:

  • Have excellent communication skills.
  • Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
  • Be encouraging and supportive.
  • Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children's development.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.

Job Specification:

  • Supervise and provide learning support for a child on a one-to-one basis
  • Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
  • Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
  • Collaborate with SENDCo and Class Teacher to ensure the highest level of provision
  • Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.

Person Specification

  • A solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
  • BSL training (Level 1-3) and/ or relevant experience.
  • Experience of working with children with speech, language needs.
  • Be outgoing, fun, and engaging.
  • Willing to support children of all abilities and needs.
  • Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning.

What Remedy offers:

  • A dedicated and expert personal consultant.
  • Regular and varied supply work.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Potential long-term teaching roles.
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK.
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme.
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.

For more details, please contact Tyne at Remedy.