At a Glance
- Tasks: Support deaf pupils using BSL, helping them thrive in learning and social activities.
- Company: Teach Now, a leading education recruitment company with a focus on professional development.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, dedicated consultant support, and access to CPD training.
- Other info: Join a supportive team in an inclusive environment with great career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of deaf children while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: BSL Level 2 or above required; experience with deaf children preferred.
The predicted salary is between 28568 - 34916 £ per year.
Pay: £110–£125 per day, dependent on qualifications and experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary – remainder of the academic year
Start date: 1 October 2026
Use your BSL skills to help deaf children connect, participate and thrive. Teach Now is recruiting a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist Deaf Provision at an inclusive primary school in Islington. You will help children access learning, develop friendships and grow in independence, working across specialist and mainstream activities. The provision supports spoken-language development and hearing technology alongside BSL according to individual pupils' communication needs.
Your role:
- Support deaf pupils individually, in small groups and during classroom learning.
- Use BSL, visual resources and vocabulary support to strengthen understanding and participation.
- Work alongside Teachers of the Deaf, class teachers and Speech and Language Therapists to follow personalised learning targets.
- Support access to hearing technology under specialist guidance.
- Encourage confidence, independence and inclusion throughout lessons, playtimes and wider school life.
- Record progress and share useful feedback with the teaching team.
What you’ll bring:
- BSL Level 2 or above essential; Level 3 desirable.
- Experience supporting deaf children or young people in a primary or secondary school.
- An understanding of the communication and learning barriers deaf pupils may face.
- A calm, proactive approach, strong teamwork and a commitment to safeguarding.
- Experience adapting activities and using visual communication strategies.
Why this opportunity?
Put your specialist skills into practice within an established provision with acoustically treated classrooms, hearing technology and access to specialist colleagues. This sustained placement offers the chance to build meaningful relationships, deepen your deaf-education experience and see pupils progress over time.
Why work via Teach Now?
- Teach Now are a widely recognised education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff.
- Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Offer an excellent refer a friend scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
- Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
- Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Application Process:
Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
BSL Teaching Assistant employer: Teach Now
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