BSL Teaching Assistant
Job Description
Location: Camden, North LondonStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term (Potential Permanent Opportunity)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
\nAre you a qualified BSL Teaching Assistant looking for a rewarding role where communication and inclusion are at the heart of everything you do?
\nRemedy Education is recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded specialist primary school in Camden for a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join their team from September. This outstanding specialist setting supports deaf pupils aged 4-11, providing a nurturing and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential.
\nThis is a fantastic opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team where your British Sign Language skills will have a genuine impact on pupils' education, confidence, and wellbeing.
The Role\nAs a BSL Teaching Assistant, you will:
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- Support deaf pupils throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom. \n
- Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication, learning, and social interaction. \n
- Interpret and sign classroom instructions, discussions, and learning activities. \n
- Work alongside teachers to deliver engaging and accessible learning experiences. \n
- Encourage pupils' confidence, independence, and emotional wellbeing. \n
- Support speech, language, and communication development in collaboration with specialist professionals. \n
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment. \n
The successful candidate will have:
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- A minimum BSL Level 2 qualification (essential). \n
- Previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school, SEN, or specialist education setting. \n
- Confidence using BSL within a classroom environment. \n
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. \n
- A patient, caring, and proactive approach to supporting children. \n
- A genuine passion for inclusive education and supporting deaf learners. \n
- The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team. \n
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- A welcoming and highly supportive specialist school environment. \n
- Experienced leadership with expertise in deaf education. \n
- Ongoing CPD, including specialist SEN and BSL training. \n
- A collaborative and friendly staff team. \n
- Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development. \n
- Opportunity for a long-term role with the potential to become permanent. \n
If you're passionate about supporting deaf children and want to make a meaningful difference in a specialist educational setting, we'd love to hear from you.
\nApply today by submitting your CV, or contact Zeki at Remedy Education on for more information.
Safeguarding\nAll applicants must:
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- Have the right to work in the UK. \n
- Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one. \n
- Be able to provide satisfactory references. \n
This role is subject to enhanced safeguarding and safer recruitment checks in line with statutory guidance.
