BSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant – Secondary School
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Location: Lewisham, South East London
Salary: £19,500–£25,350 per annum (based on £100–£130 per day across the academic year)
Hours: Full Time
Employment: Long-term temporary/contract or direct school employment – to be confirmed
Start: ASAP
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a BSL Level 2 qualified Teaching Assistant to provide dedicated 1:1 support to a deaf Year 10 student within a mainstream secondary school in Lewisham.
The student is new to the UK and is at the beginning of his journey developing British Sign Language. He currently communicates verbally and through lip reading and requires consistent support to develop his communication, access learning and build confidence and independence within school.
The school is currently determining the longer-term employment arrangement for this position. The successful candidate may either be engaged on a long-term temporary/contract basis through New Chapter Tuition or employed directly by the school on a fixed-term or permanent contract. The final structure will be discussed with candidates as the recruitment process progresses.
This role would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant or Learning Support Assistant with a minimum BSL Level 2 qualification who is confident using their BSL skills within a secondary school setting.
The Role
- Provide dedicated 1:1 support throughout the school day.
- Use BSL alongside spoken communication, gesture, visual prompts and modelling.
- Support the student's developing understanding and use of BSL.
- Help facilitate communication with teachers, support staff and peers.
- Support access to classroom learning and activities.
- Encourage confidence, communication and independence.
- Work collaboratively with teaching and pastoral staff.
Requirements
- Minimum BSL Level 2 qualification – essential.
- Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, SEN TA, LSA or in a similar education/support role. xgikmsk
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired young people is desirable.
- Confidence supporting a secondary-aged student on a 1:1 bas...
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