Early Years BSL Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 08 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 October 2025 |
| Location: | Camden, London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 187619 |
Summary
Early Years BSL Teaching Assistant - Camden
Start: ASAP start | Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
We are working with a specialist primary school for deaf pupils in Camden, and they are looking for a dedicated Early Years BSL Teaching Assistant to join them from September.
This school has an excellent reputation for its nurturing approach and commitment to helping every child feel heard, valued, and supported. Pupils in the Early Years communicate primarily through British Sign Language, and this role is key in helping them build both their communication and early learning skills.
The Role
As an Early Years BSL TA, you'll:
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Support children aged 4-5 with their first steps into education.
Support children aged 4-5 with their first steps into education.
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Use British Sign Language (BSL) to help children access activities, routines, and play.
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to help children access activities, routines, and play.
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Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and creative play, making learning engaging and accessible.
Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and creative play, making learning engaging and accessible.
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Encourage social interaction and communication through signing and structured play.
Encourage social interaction and communication through signing and structured play.
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Work closely with teachers, speech/hearing specialists, and families to ensure children make progress.
Work closely with teachers, speech/hearing specialists, and families to ensure children make progress.
The Right Candidate
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BSL Level 2 or higher qualification.
BSL Level 2 or higher qualification.
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Experience supporting young children, ideally in an Early Years or SEN setting.
Experience supporting young children, ideally in an Early Years or SEN setting.
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A warm, patient, and engaging approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with young learners.
A warm, patient, and engaging approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with young learners.
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Confidence in using BSL throughout daily routines and classroom activities.
Confidence in using BSL throughout daily routines and classroom activities.
What the School Offers
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A nurturing, specialist environment where communication is central.
A nurturing, specialist environment where communication is central.
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Ongoing training and professional development, including BSL refreshers.
Ongoing training and professional development, including BSL refreshers.
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A supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.
A supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.
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The chance to make a real difference in the early foundations of children's education.
The chance to make a real difference in the early foundations of children's education.
If you are passionate about Early Years and skilled in BSL, this is an opportunity to use your expertise in a setting where it's truly valued.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply through us). Safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.
Start: ASAP start | Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
We are working with a specialist primary school for deaf pupils in Camden, and they are looking for a dedicated Early Years BSL Teaching Assistant to join them from September.
This school has an excellent reputation for its nurturing approach and commitment to helping every child feel heard, valued, and supported. Pupils in the Early Years communicate primarily through British Sign Language, and this role is key in helping them build both their communication and early learning skills.
The Role
As an Early Years BSL TA, you'll:
-
Support children aged 4-5 with their first steps into education.
Support children aged 4-5 with their first steps into education.
-
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to help children access activities, routines, and play.
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to help children access activities, routines, and play.
-
Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and creative play, making learning engaging and accessible.
Assist with early literacy, numeracy, and creative play, making learning engaging and accessible.
-
Encourage social interaction and communication through signing and structured play.
Encourage social interaction and communication through signing and structured play.
-
Work closely with teachers, speech/hearing specialists, and families to ensure children make progress.
Work closely with teachers, speech/hearing specialists, and families to ensure children make progress.
The Right Candidate
-
BSL Level 2 or higher qualification.
BSL Level 2 or higher qualification.
-
Experience supporting young children, ideally in an Early Years or SEN setting.
Experience supporting young children, ideally in an Early Years or SEN setting.
-
A warm, patient, and engaging approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with young learners.
A warm, patient, and engaging approach, with the ability to build strong relationships with young learners.
-
Confidence in using BSL throughout daily routines and classroom activities.
Confidence in using BSL throughout daily routines and classroom activities.
What the School Offers
-
A nurturing, specialist environment where communication is central.
A nurturing, specialist environment where communication is central.
-
Ongoing training and professional development, including BSL refreshers.
Ongoing training and professional development, including BSL refreshers.
-
A supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.
A supportive leadership team and a collaborative staff culture.
-
The chance to make a real difference in the early foundations of children's education.
The chance to make a real difference in the early foundations of children's education.
If you are passionate about Early Years and skilled in BSL, this is an opportunity to use your expertise in a setting where it's truly valued.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply through us). Safeguarding checks will be carried out prior to appointment.