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BSL Teaching Assistant

Date posted : 13/05/21
£66.30 - 85.00 per day + Additional Benefits

Job description

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-          Are you BSL trained either Level 1 or above?

-          Are you familiar with working in a classroom environment as a Teaching Assistant?

-          Do you want the opportunity to work with a young child and develop his communication through British Sign Language?

-          Are you able to commute to Swansea?

Then please keep reading as we have a role for you!

The role:

We work with a Primary School within the Swansea area and are looking for a Teaching Assistant to work with a young child which has a hearing impairment. He is currently limited in his vocabulary as he is only young, knowing approximately 90 words. The School are looking for a BSL trained Teaching Assistant to provide the pupil with support as his vocabulary grows and he develops his confidence using British Sign Language.

The School require an individual which has a can-do attitude and holds experience working in a classroom environment. Preferably a Level 2 Teaching Assistant would be the ideal candidate, however experience in the area would also be suffice.

You will be required to work 9am – 12pm Monday – Friday as the pupil is currently only in Morning Education. However, in September this may increase to a full day of 8:30 – 3:30 as he increases his hours within school.

Who are Teaching Personnel and what can you expect?

  • Local Sector Specific Branch
  • Specialist Recruitment Consultant which caters your needs to finding the ideal role for you
  • Competitive Salary from GBP10.20 per hour
  • A wealth of opportunity to establish experience and knowledge through CPD Courses and mentoring

If you feel this role is for you, please Call Laura on the number below for further information or submit your CV for consideration!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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