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British Sign Language BSL Teaching Assistant

Vida Education
Posted a day ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR2 1JA

Salary

Ā£18,000 - Ā£21,600 per annum

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Contract type

Part Time

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  • Vida Education is seeking a British Sign Language (BSL) qualified secondary teaching assistant for a mainstream school in Preston.
  • Candidates should have a BSL certification and either a teaching assistant qualification or relevant experience working with children aged 11-16.
  • The position is full-time and temporary, requiring effective communication between pupils and the class teacher.
  • The salary is competitive and aligned with the candidate's level of experience.
  • Applicants must complete a registration with Vida Education, including an Enhanced DBS check.

DO YOU HOLD A BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE QUALIFICATION?ARE YOU A QUALIFIED SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT OR DO YOU HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN?WE MAY HAVE THE PERFECT JOB FOR YOU.

Vida Education are looking for a British Sign Language (BSL) qualiifed secondary teaching assistant to work in a mainstreamĀ Preston secondary school. The school provides learning support to pupils aged 11-16 who are D/deaf but still have access to a mainstream setting and education.Ā 

We are looking a someone who is qualifed in British Sign Language (BSL) and ideally has previous experience working with school aged children, to support the class teacher on a full time, temporary basis.Ā You be the direct link between the pupil and teacher so you will need to be competent in British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate with the pupils and also be able to speak with the class teacher to ensure the pupils can understand and continue with their learnings.Ā 

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO BE:

  • A talented and ambitious Teaching Assistant seeking an opportunity to work in a fantastic school.
  • Passionate about helping students progress in their academic journey
  • Someone who always strives to get the best out of your students and will immerse themselves into the ethos of the school and their policies.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE BRITISH SIGN LANGUAGE SECONDARY TEACHING ASSISTANT ROLE YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE:

  • Hold a British Sign Language (BSL) certificationĀ 
  • Hold a TA qualification or have relevant work experience.
  • Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or you will be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS with ourselves (cost applied).

If you feel that you are a suitable candidate for this role, local to the Barrow-in-Furness area, then pleaseĀ APPLY NOW!

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH VIDA EDUCATION;

We are an experienced team and specialise in placing qualified teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.

  • We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
  • AWR compliant.
  • Experienced and dedicated consultants who take great pride in providing you a quality service.
  • Free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU SOON.

Vida Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. As an APSCo Compliance+ Accredited agency, all post holders are subject to checks in line with ā€˜Keeping Children Safe in Educationā€™. These checks include but are not limited to; an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications check, references, UK Right to Work Status. Further information will be provided on application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business in providing temporary or permanent job seeking services.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reedā€™s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reedā€™s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.