British Sign Language (BSL) – Teaching Assistant, Greater Manchester

Job Description

Teaching Assistant – British Sign Language
Altrincham
Full-Time
December 24
£450-475 Weekly Pay (PAYE – No Umbrella Company)

New Direction Education is recruiting for a 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 Early Years 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 New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• 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 contact Tom Faithwaite at New Directions Education on 0161 636 9450.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.