Job Description

Date Required:

ASAP


St George's CE Primary School Governors are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant (BSL level trained) to join our school and work 1-1 with a deaf child in year 2 (Sept. 25)

Main duties of this role will involve:

Supporting a KS1 deaf pupil within a mainstream setting.


Teaching of BSL to the deaf pupil and leading a 15 minute daily BSL session to the pupil's peers.


One to one daily sessions in a distraction-free area of the school to deliver teaching of English and Maths targets


Liaising with the Teacher of the Deaf on a weekly basis initially.


Supporting the deaf pupil throughout their primary education.

Essentials

BSL Level 3 (minimum)


Willingness to complete TA2 qualification if not already in place


Experience working with children

Desirables

Experience working with deaf children


TA2 qualification

We will not be accepting candidates who require a sponsorship for this position.

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