BSL Teaching Assistant

Posted 8 days 13 hours ago by Remedy Recruitment Group

Contract
Full Time
Education Jobs
London, United Kingdom
Job Description
BSL Teaching Assistant - Specialist Deaf Primary School

Location: Camden, North LondonStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you a qualified BSL Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where communication and inclusion are at the heart of everything you do?

Remedy Education is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist primary school in Camden for a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This outstanding specialist setting supports deaf pupils aged 4-11, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team where your British Sign Language skills will have a genuine impact on pupils' education, confidence, and wellbeing.

The Role

As a BSL Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Support deaf pupils throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
  • Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication, learning, and social interaction.
  • Interpret and sign classroom instructions, discussions, and learning activities.
  • Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences.
  • Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Support speech, language, and communication development in collaboration with specialist professionals.
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

  • A minimum BSL Level 2 qualification (essential).
  • Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school, SEN, or specialist education setting.
  • Confidence using BSL within a classroom environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting children.
  • A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting deaf learners.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
What the School Offers
  • A welcoming and highly supportive specialist school environment.
  • Experienced leadership with expertise in deaf education.
  • Ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN and BSL training.
  • A collaborative and friendly staff team.
  • Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development.
  • Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
Apply Today

If you're passionate about supporting deaf children and want to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV, or contact Zeki at Remedy Education on for more information.

Safeguarding

All applicants must:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.
  • Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.
  • Be able to provide satisfactory references.

This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding and safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.