BSL Teaching Assistant
Pertemps Education Network · Lambeth, Greater London
BSL Teaching Assistant at Pertemps Education Network, based in Lambeth, Greater London. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Lambeth, Greater London
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 8 hours ago
- Closes
- 15 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
Reference CH-345
About the role
📍 Lambeth | Full-time | Term-time only | ASAP
Pertemps Education is seeking a skilled and dedicated BSL (British Sign Language) Teaching Assistant to join a supportive primary school in Lambeth. This role is ideal for someone with BSL Level 1 or above who is passionate about supporting deaf or hearing-impaired students to access learning and communication across the curriculum.
The Role:
- Provide 1:1 or small group support to pupils who use BSL as their primary means of communication.
- Assist teachers in adapting lessons and learning materials to meet individual needs.
- Use sign language and visual aids to help pupils engage with classroom activities and social interaction.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, speech and language therapists, and specialist staff to promote inclusion and progress.
- Support pupils’ emotional well-being and independence in a nurturing and structured learning environment.
- Holds a minimum of BSL Level 1 Qualification
- Experience working with deaf or hearing-impaired children or young people in an educational setting.
- Patient, empathetic, and able to build strong communication-based relationships.
- Team player with a genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting children with additional needs.
- A friendly and inclusive environment with strong specialist support.
- Access to ongoing BSL and SEN training.
- Opportunities for career progression into communication support or teaching roles.
- Competitive pay through Pertemps Education.
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Reference: CH-345 · Posted 8 hours ago · Closes 15 Nov 2026 · Listed via Pertemps Education Network
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