BSL Specialist Teaching Assistant

Your new companyHays Education is working in partnership with a number of inclusive and forward-thinking secondary schools across London, supporting students with hearing impairments and additional communication needs. Due to increased demand, we are recruiting dedicated BSL Specialist Teaching Assistants to provide tailored support for deaf and hearing-impaired students.Your new roleAs a BSL Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring students with hearing impairments can fully access the curriculum and participate in school life.You will work closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and specialist services to provide both academic and communication support, often on a 1:1 basis or within small groups.Your responsibilities will include:Providing British Sign Language (BSL) support for students in mainstream lessonsInterpreting spoken content into BSL to support understanding and engagementSupporting students'' communication, language development, and confidenceAdapting classroom materials to ensure accessibilityPromoting inclusion and participation across all aspects of school lifeWorking collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff to support individual learning plansWhat you''ll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will:Hold a recognised BSL qualification (Level 2 or above preferred)Have experience supporting students with hearing impairments in an educational or similar settingBe patient, proactive, and committed to inclusive ..... full job details .....