Job Description

BSL Teaching Assistant British Sign Language
Barking East London
Full-Time Position
January 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.