Vacancy Detail

BSL Teaching Assistant

Job Description:

Smart Education are looking for a Teaching Assistant who have experience supporting individuals with hearing impairments, to work in a school in the Walsall area.

The school requires the individual to have at least level 1 or more ideally level 3 in British Sign Language. In addition to this you will also be supporting a number of other Special Educational Needs which may include but are not limited to learning difficulties, Autism and emotional, physical disabilities and behavioural difficulties.

Working as part of a dynamic and creative team, you will work closely with the Teacher of the Deaf to deliver the best possible care and support for the students in the class. You will be working with students who are profoundly deaf and require support both on a 1:1 basis and in group settings. British Sign Language will be the primary form of communication in this setting.

We’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who have had a range of direct experience working in an educational or non-educational setting and the ability to motivate and engage with young learners.

To be considered for the position of BSL Teaching Assistant you will require:

• Hold Level 1 minimum British Sign Language Qualification and recent experience using this

• Previous experience supporting children and young adults with hearing impairments

• Have a genuine desire to become part of a committed team, have a nurturing and caring nature and a genuine desire to make a difference

This is a long term role starting September 2020 offering either full or part time

Qualifications Required: BSL Level 1 minimum with ideally 6 months experience within a school or similar setting

Salary: £65 - £85 a day

Hours: 8:30 – 4:30 Monday to Friday

Location: Walsall

Interview Dates: Online registration with face to face interview to follow

Start Date: September 2020

Contact: Dan Sewell

SMART EDUCATION is a specialist consultancy focusing exclusively on the Education sector. We work extensively with Nurseries, Schools (Mainstream & SEN), Academies, FE Settings and a variety of alternative education establishments across the West Midlands recruiting for PERMANENT and TEMPORARY staff. We offer a bespoke service to both the clients and candidates with whom we work and are extremely proud of our honest reputation and our professional attitude towards Safeguarding & Customer Service.

If you are a Teacher, TA, Lecturer, SEN specialist, Cover Supervisor or Nursery Nurse and are looking for work opportunities on both a permanent or temporary basis, then call SMART EDUCATION today. You are guaranteed a professional and efficient service from our very experienced and approachable consultants. At SMART EDUCATION exceeding your expectations is our priority. Our Key Values to you: Service Motivation Approachability Reliability Trust, we look forward to hearing from you.

Location: Walsall | Salary: 65 - 85 per day | Job type: Permanent/Contract | Posted: 21/08/2020