BSL Communication Assistant – Primary School Hearing Impairment Provision
Location: North West London
Pay: £450–£500 per week (PAYE)
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Contract: Long Term
Start Date: ASAP
School Type: Mainstream Primary School with Specialist Provision
Are you confident using British Sign Language and passionate about helping deaf pupils access learning and communication every day?
A welcoming mainstream primary school in North West London is seeking a dedicated BSL Support Assistant to join their team as soon as possible. This is a rewarding opportunity to work within a specialist hearing impairment provision while also supporting pupils within mainstream classrooms.
The school has a strong inclusive ethos and a well-established specialist provision for pupils with hearing impairments. The successful candidate will use British Sign Language to support communication, learning and social interaction, helping pupils feel confident, included and fully engaged in school life.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with BSL skills who wants to make a meaningful difference while gaining valuable experience within a supportive school environment.
Key Responsibilities
Support pupils with hearing impairments across both the specialist provision and mainstream classrooms
Use British Sign Language (BSL) to support learning, communication and social interaction
Work closely with class teachers, SEN staff and external professionals
Support pupils who may also have additional needs such as autism, SEMH or visual impairment
Help create a nurturing, inclusive and accessible learning environment
Encourage independence, confidence and participation in classroom activities
Requirements
BSL Level 2 minimum or currently working towards the qualification
Confidence using British Sign Language within a child-focused or educational setting
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
A genuine passion for inclusion and supporting pupils with SEND
Previous school or deaf provision experience is desirable but not essential
About the School
Inclusive mainstream primary school supporting pupils aged 4–11
Specialist hearing impairment provision with experienced staff
Multi-modal communication approach including BSL, SSE, spoken and written English
Strong focus on inclusion, deaf awareness and accessible learning
Supportive leadership team and collaborative staff culture
What the Role Involves
Supporting pupils to access lessons and participate fully in school life
Helping children develop confidence in communication and social interaction
Working alongside specialist teachers and SEN professionals
Contributing to a positive and inclusive learning environment for deaf pupils
Pay and Benefits
Weekly pay of £450–£500 paid PAYE
Full time, term time only role
Ongoing CPD and specialist SEND training opportunities
Supportive primary school environment with experienced SEN leadership
Excellent experience for aspiring Teachers of the Deaf, SEN Teachers or Speech and Language Therapists
If you are searching for a BSL Support Assistant job in North West London, a Teaching Assistant role within a hearing impairment provision, or a BSL classroom support position in a primary school, we would love to hear from you.
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