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BSL Teaching Assistant (Contract)

29 January by KPI Recruiting Ltd : Education

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Greater London -Walthamstow
Salary:
£500 - £650/week

BSL Teaching Assistant – SEN School

📍 Walthamstow, East London
🕒 Full-Time | Long-Term | ASAP Start
💷 Up to £650 per week

BSL Teaching Assistant | SEN Teaching Assistant | British Sign Language | SEND | East London | Full-Time | ASAP

Are you…

  • A BSL Teaching Assistant or graduate with British Sign Language skills?
  • Passionate about supporting children with hearing impairments and complex SEN?
  • Looking for a full-time, long-term SEN role in East London starting immediately?

If so, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

About the SEN School

A welcoming and inclusive specialist SEN school in Walthamstow is recruiting a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with a range of additional needs, including:

  • Hearing impairments
  • Autism (ASC)
  • Speech, language, and communication needs
  • Complex and additional SEN

You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team alongside teachers, SENCOs, and therapists, all committed to delivering high-quality, inclusive education.

The Role – BSL Teaching Assistant

As a BSL Teaching Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing 1:1 and small-group support using British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Supporting pupils with hearing impairments across lessons and school activities
  • Assisting with communication, engagement, and access to learning
  • Supporting emotional regulation, routines, and social interaction
  • Adapting learning materials to meet individual SEN needs
  • Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, and therapists to deliver EHCP-led support
  • Helping to create a calm, inclusive, and supportive learning environment

Person Specification

Essential

  • A degree in Psychology, Special Education, or a related field
  • British Sign Language qualification – Level 2 minimum (Level 3 preferred)
  • Strong communication skills and a patient, empathetic approach
  • Genuine interest in SEN, inclusion, and child development

Desirable

  • Experience working with children or young people with SEN or SEND
  • Experience supporting pupils with hearing impairments
  • Interest in long-term careers such as teaching, speech and language therapy, or educational psychology

Why Apply?

  • Full-time, long-term SEN Teaching Assistant role
  • Competitive pay up to £650 per week
  • Immediate start available
  • Excellent hands-on experience in a specialist SEN school
  • Ideal for graduates looking to build a career in education or therapy

Apply Now

If you are a BSL Teaching Assistant or graduate with British Sign Language skills looking for an ASAP start in Walthamstow, apply today.

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