BSL Level 1 TA

Are you BSL Certified and looking to make a difference in the life of children? Below is the job for you!


Job role - BSL Certified Teaching Assistant

Level- 1 or 2

Location- Waltham Forest

Hours - 3 days per week - Monday, Wednesday and Thursday- 9am to 4pm




Purpose of the job:

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher to enable access to learning for pupils, and to assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.

This will include working with teachers to support the learning, educational progress and inclusion of pupil(s) with a hearing impairment, with the aim of narrowing any attainment gap they have with their hearing peers on entry to school.

Give assistance to pupil(s) or student(s) with a hearing impairment so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning, experience a sense of achievement and develop independence in learning and other aspects of school life.




Key Responsibilities:

• Support students in various educational activities, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs as required.

· Completing tasks set by the class teacher.

· Working with small groups of pupils or 1-2-1

· Supporting pupils within the classroom setting.

· Undertaking all required training.



Qualifications and Skills:

• School based SEN experience
• Makaton experience or BSL Level 1 or 2
• An empathetic and caring personality
• A relevant qualification in special education or a related field is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of various special educational needs and strategies to support them.
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health & safety practices.
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one

If you are a dedicated Teaching assistant and a passion for helping students manage their behaviour effectively, we invite you to apply and be part of our team.

Join us at Morgan Hunt and help shape the future of our students. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.