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Looking for a Teaching Assistant with BSL experience in Bournemouth!

Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Salary: £13.68 - £16.12 Per Hour 
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate or September

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant with a strong grasp of British Sign Language (BSL)? Do you thrive in inclusive learning environments where every child’s communication needs are valued and supported? GSL Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive school in Bournemouth to appoint a Teaching Assistant with BSL experience.

About the Role:

This role is perfect for a confident Teaching Assistant skilled in delivering communication through BSL and adapting educational materials to meet individual pupil needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide dedicated 1:1 sign language support for a pupil within the classroom
Interpret spoken English into BSL to ensure full access to the curriculum
Collaborate with the class teacher to adapt learning materials and visual aids
Support the pupil during teaching input and classroom activities
Foster an inclusive and engaging learning environment
Track and monitor the pupil's engagement and communication development
Qualifications and Requirements:

Hold a recognised British Sign Language qualification (minimum Level 2 preferred) or have substantial experience using BSL in an educational or support setting
Be patient, compassionate, and proactive
Prior experience supporting children, especially in educational or SEN settings
Confident in building strong relationships with pupils and staff
Experience with Makaton or other augmentative communication methods is beneficial but not essential
If you are ready to take on this rewarding Teaching Assistant role with a focus on British Sign Language, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today!

To work with GSL Education as a BSL Teaching Assistant, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background-safe recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information, please contact at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as aBSL Teaching Assistant, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed)to apply online