British Sign Language (BSL) 1:1 Learning Support Assistant

BSL 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (TA2)

Grade/salary: TA Scale 2 (pts 5-6), starting at £17,655

Hours: 30 hours per week, term time only + 5 days

Monday - Friday 8:45am - 3:15pm (30-minute unpaid break)

Contract: permanent

Woodfield Academy is a popular 5-form entry middle school with over 500 pupils on roll, aged 9-13 years. We are a happy, vibrant learning community, with high aspirations for the children in our care and the staff team that supports them.

We are looking for a passionate practitioner to work within the SEND Team with a specific role to work with and support a student who has a hearing impairment. You will be required to support the pupil in mainstream lessons, in individual sessions when required and in other school activities such as trips and events, as appropriate. Applicant must have knowledge and experience in British Sign Language (BSL).

Responsibilities include:

• to provide tailored support to a pupil with hearing loss, ensuring they can access the curriculum effectively
• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication between the pupil, teachers and peers.
• to work closely with teachers, SENCO, and other professionals to implement effective support strategies
• to ensure the pupil's safety and well-being, adhering to the safeguarding policies and procedures.

Benefits of joining the school:

• A free health care plan from Simply Health making sure you are always assured that your own physical and mental health is our priority.
• A senior leadership team who will provide support to allow you to be successful within your role
• Woodfield ‘wonders of the week’ where staff nominate each other for the great work they are doing
• Senior leaders openly encourage career progression and share the many professional development opportunities with staff.
• A staff team who are caring and always look out for each other. The staff room is a focal point of wellbeing where strong friendships and working relationships are established.
• A social element, where celebrating together is encouraged.
• A sense of belonging and that every role is valued under the #onewoodfield ethos.

Closing date: Monday 17th March 2025

Interviews: week commencing 24th March 2025