At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children with additional needs using your BSL skills in a specialist SEN school.
- Company: A dedicated SEN school in Upminster with a compassionate team.
- Benefits: Full-time role, rewarding experience, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in young people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Strong BSL skills (Level 2 preferred) and experience with SEND.
Are you a Teaching Assistant with strong British Sign Language (BSL) skills and a passion for supporting children with additional needs? We are currently working with a specialist SEN school in Upminster that is looking to appoint a dedicated and compassionate BSL Teaching Assistant to join their team from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support pupils with a range of additional needs, helping them develop their communication, independence, confidence, and learning skills. You will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide personalised support and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
The school is ideally looking for someone with a strong level of British Sign Language (BSL) knowledge, preferably Level 2 or above, who feels confident using BSL to support communication and engagement with pupils.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND
- Have confident BSL skills (Level 2 or above preferred)
- Be patient, caring, and able to build positive relationships with pupils
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children with additional needs
- Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team
Role details:
- Full-time position starting September
- Based in Upminster
- Supporting pupils in a specialist SEN setting
- Working alongside experienced teachers and support staff
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your BSL skills to make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your experience within a supportive school environment. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided.
BSL Teaching Assistant - SEN School - Upminster employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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