Back to search
BSL Teaching Assistant | British Sign LanguageBarking | East LondonFull-Time PositionJanuary 2024£90 - £110 pay per day
Remedy is recruiting for a dedicated Teaching assistant with British Sign Language qualification or experience. This role is a 1:1 role where the teaching assistant will work on a 1:1 basis with a pupil in the with speech, language and communication needs. The pupil communicates through bespoke resources and sign language - therefore this is an essential requirement for the role.
Responsibilities of the role included but are not limited to:
- Have excellent communication skills.
- Be able to build strong relationships with students and staff.
- Be encouraging and supportive.
- Have a positive attitude towards teaching and aiding children's development.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the student.
Job Specification:
- Supervise and provide learning support for a child on a one-to-one basis
- Assist with the development of individual education and behavioural plans setting challenging expectations for pupils to achieve learning goals.
- Establish trusting relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs and personalities.
- Collaborate with SENDCo and Class Teacher to ensure the highest level of provision
- Encourage pupils to interact with the class and engage in activities.
Person Specification
- A solid understanding of the EYFS curriculum.
- BSL training (Level 1-3) and/ or relevant experience.
- Experience of working with children with speech, language needs.
- Be outgoing, fun, and engaging.
- Willing to support children of all abilities and needs.
- Have a positive and ambitious attitude to learning.
What Remedy offers:
- A dedicated and expert personal consultant.
- Regular and varied supply work.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Potential long-term teaching roles.
- Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR).
- Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK.
- Recommend-a-friend scheme.
- Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry.
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
For more details, please contact Tyne at Remedy.
