SEN Teaching Assistant - BSL Level 2

SEN Teaching Assistant (BSL Level 2)
Full-time
Immediate Start
Long-term role
Team Teach Training provided

TimePlan Education are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL Level 2 to support children with special educational needs.

As a Specialist Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with students who are deaf or hearing impaired, as well as pupils with additional SEN needs. You will provide one-to-one and small group support throughout the school day, ensuring pupils are able to fully access the curriculum and wider school activities. Your role will involve using BSL to communicate effectively, supporting classroom learning, and contributing to a positive and inclusive environment. You will also assist in mentoring sessions, provide support during break times, and work with pupils who may present more complex or challenging behaviours.

You will be a key member of the child''s support team, working closely with the SENCO, senior leadership, and external professionals including therapists, healthcare providers, and CAMHS.

The School
This is a specialist SEN school based in North London (Camden area), well known for its collaborative team, supportive leadership, and commitment to professional development.

• Confidently support pupils with hearing impairments and other SEN needs using BSL Level 2 or above.

• Engage and support pupils both academically and socially.

• Provide classroom assistance, including communication support.

• Supervise pupils'' behaviour and encourage positive outcomes.

• Assist with personal care where required.

• Free SEND training workshops.

• Free Team Teach training.

• Excellent rates of pay.

• Valuable classroom and SEN experience.

• Opportunity for a permanent contract.

• Full registration completed remotely online.

• School hours: 8.30am - 4pm.

• BSL Level 2 qualification (essential).

• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND (desirable).

• Calm, empathetic, and resilient.

• Strong communication skills and behaviour management.

• Valid DBS registered on the update service (or willing to apply).

• Available full-time and able to commit to a long-term role.

If you are passionate about supporting children with SEN and hold a BSL Level 2 qualification, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV today.

TimePlan Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete a DBS check in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997, provide two professional references covering the last two years, and complete our registration process followed by a video or face-to-face interview.

Timeplan Education Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation.

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