BSL Teaching Assistant - Manchester
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A highly successful sensory support unit require a BSL trained Teaching Assistant to support within a Primary sensory support unit in South Manchester. This unit supports up to 9 pupils with communication needs and varies between teaching pupils within the unit and alongside their mainstream peers.
The sensory support unit caters for pupils with speech, language and communication needs as well as hearing impairments with BSL being used as a predominant method of communication. The Teaching Assistant would be required to support pupils with hearing impairments within their lessons and on a 1:1 basis.
Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant is essential. The role would require you to support within lessons to make them accessible for the pupil which may involve differentiation or simplification of the work set by the teacher. A lot of the role will also be working as an interpreter, any previous experience as a communication support worker would also be ideal.
Teaching Assistant Specification;
- BSL Level 2 or higher
- Good communication skills
- Experience working as an interpreter is desirable but not essential
- Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant is desirable but not essential
- DBS on the update service is essential
If you would like any more information, or to apply for this role, please send a copy of your up-to-date CV or call the office on 0161 242 1795
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