At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with learning needs and promote inclusion using BSL.
- Company: Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, committed to safeguarding and equality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, relocation package, career progression, and excellent CPD opportunities.
- Other info: Part-time role with a supportive work environment and focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: BSL Level 2 qualification or primary BSL user required.
The predicted salary is between 8016 - 10122 £ per year.
- Specialist Learning Support Assistant with BSL Level 2
- Job Ref No. ECC2078-152S
- Position Type: Teaching/Child Support
- Pay Range: Thurrock Band B – Point 7-12
- Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Hours: 13 hours per week; Thursday & Friday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm; 38 weeks of the year (term time plus inset days)
Responsibilities
- Facilitate student integration by collaborating with teachers, peers, and families to support inclusion in academic and social settings.
- Adapt and deliver learning support, modifying lessons, materials, and resources to meet individual needs, including the use of BSL and transcription.
- Provide in‑class and extracurricular assistance during lessons, assessments, trips, performances, and lunchtime activities.
- Monitor progress and plan strategies, assessing learning needs, maintaining records, and contributing to planning effective support interventions.
- Engage in professional collaboration by participating in reviews, meetings, and training while maintaining confidentiality and promoting best practices.
Qualifications
- Minimum BSL Level 2 qualification or use BSL as first or primary language.
Benefits
- Relocation package up to £8,000, where applicable.
- Two‑week October half‑term.
- Support from senior leadership team, wider trust network, and collaboration with other schools.
- Staff support network for workload and work‑life balance.
- Career progression opportunities within the trust, including potential for other schools.
- Recognition of continuous service.
- Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust.
- Fully subsidised Employee Assistance Programme.
- Comprehensive behaviour management policy.
- National Conditions of Service.
- Automatic enrolment into the local Government Pension Scheme for support workers.
- Additional Information
This appointment will be subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references.
The role is open to candidates who are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
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We think you need these skills to ace Specialist Learning Support Assistant with BSL Level 2 in Grays
British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2
Collaboration Skills
Adaptability
Lesson Modification
Student Support
Monitoring Progress
Assessment Planning
