Job Title: BSL (British Sign Language) Teaching Assistant
Location: Schools across Kent
Salary: £88 to £110 per day (dependent on experience)
Job Type: Full-time

About Us

Vision for Education is a leading education recruitment agency that works closely with primary, secondary and SEN schools across Kent. We are committed to finding passionate and skilled teaching assistants to support students with hearing impairments. If you have a good working knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL) and a desire to make a difference, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

We are seeking compassionate and enthusiastic BSL Teaching Assistants to work with hearing-impaired students in mainstream and specialist schools. You will play a key role in supporting their learning, providing communication assistance, and ensuring their full participation in school activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to help students reach their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting students who use British Sign Language to access lessons and interact with their peers.
• Assisting classroom teachers in adapting learning materials and classroom activities for hearing-impaired students.
• Offering one-to-one or small group support where necessary.
• Encouraging and facilitating effective communication between students, teachers, and other staff members.
• Ensuring a safe and positive learning environment for students with additional needs.

Requirements

• A minimum Level 2 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) or equivalent.
• Experience working with children or young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• An enhanced DBS check (or willingness to apply for one).

What we offer:

As a educator, part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality Primary, Secondary and SEND Teaching and Support Staff.

What Vision for Education offer:

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and innovative educator looking to inspire students, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to Vision for Education via their online application portal or email Nolawi.ghebre@visionforeducation.co.uk

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