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Primary School (Haringey, North London)
Full-time (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP

A welcoming and inclusive primary school in Haringey is seeking a dedicated Learning Support Assistant to work closely with a hearing-impaired pupil. This role requires a good understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) to support the child’s communication and learning within the classroom environment.

The Role
You will provide one-to-one support to a primary-aged pupil with hearing impairment, helping them access the curriculum and engage fully with school life. The ideal candidate will have a BSL qualification (Level 3 desirable) and experience working with children with SEN and hearing needs. You will support communication by translating spoken language into BSL and adapting learning materials to meet the child’s needs.

Key responsibilities include:

Supporting the child’s learning, communication, and well-being throughout the school day
Using BSL effectively to enable access to classroom activities
Collaborating with teaching staff and the SEN team to adapt resources and strategies
Promoting an inclusive and positive learning environmentThe School
Located in Haringey, North London, this primary school values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment for all pupils. The school is committed to developing every child’s potential and offers strong professional development opportunities for staff.

Requirements

BSL knowledge / experience
Experience working with children with hearing impairments or SEN
Ability to adapt communication and teaching resources for deaf learners
Strong interpersonal skills and patience to work closely with young childrenHow to Apply
Please apply with an up to date CV outlining your experience.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients