Teaching Assistant Grade 3 with iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 24 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B61 7BS |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | f2d343f4-a0af-4ee0-bf44-9aa3aa7b3ff7 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:
• To contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school, working with colleagues to develop a positive learning and working environment.
• To promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To prepare resources for lessons and activities as required by the teacher.
• To carry out some basic marking duties
• To review children’s work with them helping them to improve as needed.
• To assist the teacher in supervising children during playtimes, on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• To enable children to be included in games during playtimes. To undertake any other duties that can reasonably requested
• To enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach.
• To have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact.
• To check the functioning of personal amplification daily, trouble shooting and reporting any issues or faults.
• To assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language.
• To support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required. Modify written and spoken language as necessary to facilitate access to the curriculum.
• To use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff.
• To liaise with the Teacher of the Deaf to modify and resource differentiated lessons to ensure effective access for the pupil.
• To report on pupil progress and lesson outcomes to the Class Teacher/ Teacher of the Deaf using agreed formats.
• To participate in annual reviews and parent consultations through written feedback and attendance at meetings as required.
• To attend training as requested/required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES-
It is essential that the postholder has:
• The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving.
• Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child.
• The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem.
• The ability to work as part of a team within the classroom and school
• The ability to assess individual pupil’s learning and support their next steps in learning
• The ability to manage and organise time and resources effectively.
• Skilled in positive behaviour management.
• The commitment to working within organisational procedures and processes in order to meet required standards for the role.
• The understanding of principles of children's development and learning processes.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
It is essential that the post holder has:
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with children and adults
• Ability to balance professionalism with a caring and helpful attitude
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality as appropriate to the role
• Excellent punctuality, attendance and professional presentation
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
It is essential that the post holder has:
• iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL.
• GCSE Maths and English minimum Grade C or Level 4/5
It is desirable that the post holder has:
• TA qualification to at least level 2
• Previous classroom experience in a mainstream or specialist primary/first school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A happy welcoming school with a caring ethos.
• A friendly, supportive and committed staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• A school full of bright, eager, sociable young learners.
• A school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation.
• Supportive parents.
• Quality opportunities for continuing professional development.
Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Office Manager Miss Benfield, for further information or visit our school website
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Responsibilities, Duties and Tasks:
• To contribute to the overall ethos, aims and work of the school, working with colleagues to develop a positive learning and working environment.
• To promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.
• To prepare resources for lessons and activities as required by the teacher.
• To carry out some basic marking duties
• To review children’s work with them helping them to improve as needed.
• To assist the teacher in supervising children during playtimes, on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
• To enable children to be included in games during playtimes. To undertake any other duties that can reasonably requested
• To enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach.
• To have a sound knowledge and understanding of deafness and its impact.
• To check the functioning of personal amplification daily, trouble shooting and reporting any issues or faults.
• To assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language.
• To support the communication needs of a deaf child by a variety of means and provide support to staff in communicating with the pupil as required. Modify written and spoken language as necessary to facilitate access to the curriculum.
• To use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff.
• To liaise with the Teacher of the Deaf to modify and resource differentiated lessons to ensure effective access for the pupil.
• To report on pupil progress and lesson outcomes to the Class Teacher/ Teacher of the Deaf using agreed formats.
• To participate in annual reviews and parent consultations through written feedback and attendance at meetings as required.
• To attend training as requested/required.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES-
It is essential that the postholder has:
• The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving.
• Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child.
• The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem.
• The ability to work as part of a team within the classroom and school
• The ability to assess individual pupil’s learning and support their next steps in learning
• The ability to manage and organise time and resources effectively.
• Skilled in positive behaviour management.
• The commitment to working within organisational procedures and processes in order to meet required standards for the role.
• The understanding of principles of children's development and learning processes.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
It is essential that the post holder has:
• Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with children and adults
• Ability to balance professionalism with a caring and helpful attitude
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality as appropriate to the role
• Excellent punctuality, attendance and professional presentation
QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
It is essential that the post holder has:
• iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL.
• GCSE Maths and English minimum Grade C or Level 4/5
It is desirable that the post holder has:
• TA qualification to at least level 2
• Previous classroom experience in a mainstream or specialist primary/first school.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you:
• A happy welcoming school with a caring ethos.
• A friendly, supportive and committed staff.
• A positive learning environment.
• A school full of bright, eager, sociable young learners.
• A school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation.
• Supportive parents.
• Quality opportunities for continuing professional development.
Visits to the school are welcome; please contact the Office Manager Miss Benfield, for further information or visit our school website
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.