Job Title: 1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN)
Salary: Scale 5; point range 12–15
Salary: £30,069 (pro rata) per annum; (£35,496 FTE)
Hours: 34hrs p/w (Term time only), Mon-Fri
Contract: Specific task, linked to a child’s EHCP, reviewed annually, to start asap.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, committed 1:1 SEN Teaching Assistant with minimum BSL Level 2 skills, good behaviour management skills and knowledge/experience of working with young Deaf children with complex learning needs in the Early Years Foundation Stage / Key Stage 1/2 SEN class.
The First Choice for Deaf Children in London
Frank Barnes is an innovative and exciting sign-bilingual school for profoundly Deaf Children with a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education. We were recently awarded Outstanding Status by Ofsted for the second consecutive inspection, and we are committed to high-quality education and your professional development. We are a friendly, supportive school, based in Camden, a short walk from St Pancras International Station with good rail links across London and beyond.
We are committed to ensuring:
- Every child develops a positive sense of their Deaf identity and becomes a successful learner
- BSL and English are taught to a high standard, enabling our children to become fluent in both languages
- Staff, parents and carers are fully involved in the life of the school
We are committed to safeguarding children, and any appointment is subject to satisfactory checks and references. The position will require an Enhanced DBS check, including a barred list check. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). This means that applicants are not required to disclose details of any youth cautions or ‘protected’ criminal convictions, adult cautions or bind-overs they may have incurred. The school will carry out an online search for applicants as part of due diligence checks in order to identify any historical incidents that may need to be addressed during the interview.
We provide the following support and training:
- Strong induction
- British Sign Language training
- Whole school staff development and training
Late applications cannot be accepted.
If you have any queries, please contact the school or email the Headteacher, Dani Sive, at head@fbarnes.camden.sch.uk.
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1:1 Teaching Assistant (SEN) employer: Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children
Join our vibrant bilingual school as an Assistant Headteacher, where your passion for working with bilingual deaf children will be celebrated. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among staff, ensuring you have the tools to lead innovative curriculum design and make a meaningful impact. Located in a diverse community, our school fosters strong partnerships with local organisations, providing unique opportunities for growth and engagement.
Contact Details:
Frank Barnes School for Deaf Children Recruitment Team
