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BSL Teaching Assistant (Part-Time, Temporary)

Selly Oak, Birmingham

£417 - £500 per week

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience required for this position is experience in a similar position or 5 days in sole charge of a group of children in the last 5 years, must have British Sign Language experience.

January 2025 - May 2025

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language skills, ready to make a lasting impact on a student's education?

The School and Role

ABC Teachers are seeking a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant to support a hearing-impaired student at a thriving secondary school in Selly Oak. This long-term supply role involves working part-time, supporting the student through their GCSEs, and ensuring they have the support needed to achieve their potential. This inclusive and high-achieving secondary school, located in the heart of Selly Oak, prides itself on its supportive environment and commitment to student success. With a strong focus on inclusivity and tailored learning, the school provides an exceptional setting for both staff and students to thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Provide one-to-one support to a hearing-impaired student.
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication and learning.
Collaborate with teachers to adapt lesson materials and support classroom activities.
Assist with exam preparation and coursework, ensuring the student is fully engaged and confident in their studies.

Requirements

The successful Teaching Assistant will have;

Proven experience as a Teaching Assistant, ideally within a secondary school setting.
Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) (Level 2 or higher preferred).
A genuine passion for helping students overcome barriers to learning.
Eligibility to work in the UK and possession of an Enhanced DBS check on the update service, or willingness to obtain one.
Ability to obtain suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK (ABC Teachers do not offer sponsorship)
*All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

What we offer

As a TA, part of our team, you benefit from:

Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
Social and networking events.
Pension contributions.
CPD to help with your professional development.
Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

If you are an individual who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities, please contact Amisha Parmar on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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