BSL Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £110 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hounslow, Greater London |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 204885 |
Summary
BSL Teaching Assistant - Full‑Time (ASAP or after notice)
Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school supporting pupils aged 11-16. This full‑time role begins ASAP or following your notice period, offering £90-£110 per day depending on experience. Candidates with BSL Level 1 or above are especially encouraged to apply.
You'll play a vital role in ensuring deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students can fully access learning and feel confident in the classroom. Daily responsibilities include:
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Classroom support - helping students understand lesson content through signing, visual cues, and adapted communication.
Classroom support - helping students understand lesson content through signing, visual cues, and adapted communication.
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One‑to‑one assistance - supporting individual pupils with communication, comprehension, and engagement.
One‑to‑one assistance - supporting individual pupils with communication, comprehension, and engagement.
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Small‑group work - reinforcing learning objectives and helping students build confidence.
Small‑group work - reinforcing learning objectives and helping students build confidence.
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Collaboration with teachers - adapting resources, preparing accessible materials, and feeding back on student progress.
Collaboration with teachers - adapting resources, preparing accessible materials, and feeding back on student progress.
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Pastoral support - promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive relationships across the school day.
Pastoral support - promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive relationships across the school day.
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Classroom communication facilitation - ensuring students can participate in discussions, group tasks, and wider school life.
Classroom communication facilitation - ensuring students can participate in discussions, group tasks, and wider school life.
We're looking for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about inclusive education. You don't need years of experience-just the right mindset and transferable skills. You'll be a great fit if you have:
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Experience with SEN - either in a school, youth work, care, or community setting.
Experience with SEN - either in a school, youth work, care, or community setting.
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Communication skills - especially with young people who use alternative communication methods.
Communication skills - especially with young people who use alternative communication methods.
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Empathy and resilience - essential for supporting students with varied needs.
Empathy and resilience - essential for supporting students with varied needs.
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Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the student and the lesson.
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the student and the lesson.
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Teamwork - working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff.
Teamwork - working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff.
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A genuine interest in BSL - whether you're already qualified or keen to develop further.
A genuine interest in BSL - whether you're already qualified or keen to develop further.
Zest Education is recruiting a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join a welcoming secondary school supporting pupils aged 11-16. This full‑time role begins ASAP or following your notice period, offering £90-£110 per day depending on experience. Candidates with BSL Level 1 or above are especially encouraged to apply.
You'll play a vital role in ensuring deaf and hard‑of‑hearing students can fully access learning and feel confident in the classroom. Daily responsibilities include:
-
Classroom support - helping students understand lesson content through signing, visual cues, and adapted communication.
Classroom support - helping students understand lesson content through signing, visual cues, and adapted communication.
-
One‑to‑one assistance - supporting individual pupils with communication, comprehension, and engagement.
One‑to‑one assistance - supporting individual pupils with communication, comprehension, and engagement.
-
Small‑group work - reinforcing learning objectives and helping students build confidence.
Small‑group work - reinforcing learning objectives and helping students build confidence.
-
Collaboration with teachers - adapting resources, preparing accessible materials, and feeding back on student progress.
Collaboration with teachers - adapting resources, preparing accessible materials, and feeding back on student progress.
-
Pastoral support - promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive relationships across the school day.
Pastoral support - promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and positive relationships across the school day.
-
Classroom communication facilitation - ensuring students can participate in discussions, group tasks, and wider school life.
Classroom communication facilitation - ensuring students can participate in discussions, group tasks, and wider school life.
We're looking for someone who is patient, proactive, and passionate about inclusive education. You don't need years of experience-just the right mindset and transferable skills. You'll be a great fit if you have:
-
Experience with SEN - either in a school, youth work, care, or community setting.
Experience with SEN - either in a school, youth work, care, or community setting.
-
Communication skills - especially with young people who use alternative communication methods.
Communication skills - especially with young people who use alternative communication methods.
-
Empathy and resilience - essential for supporting students with varied needs.
Empathy and resilience - essential for supporting students with varied needs.
-
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the student and the lesson.
Adaptability - able to adjust your approach depending on the student and the lesson.
-
Teamwork - working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff.
Teamwork - working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and support staff.
-
A genuine interest in BSL - whether you're already qualified or keen to develop further.
A genuine interest in BSL - whether you're already qualified or keen to develop further.