BSL 1:1 Specialist Learning Support Assistant (TA2) - ref. g91067303
BSL 1:1 Learning Support Assistant (TA2)
Grade/salary: TA Scale 2 (pts 5-6), starting at £17,655Hours: 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.
In return, we can offer:
- A motivated, hard-working and supportive team of professionals to learn alongside and from
- Friendly pupils with a passion for learning
- A strong commitment to your ongoing professional development
- A staff healthcare and incentive package
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.
Interviews: week commencing 24th March 2025
NOTES:
Please complete the application provided on TES portal. Please note we are not able to accept other applications or CV's.
Please ensure that you complete all sections of the application form, please do not leave any blanks as this may result is us not accepting your application. This is your chance to sell yourself.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and criminal background check via the disclosure procedures. Also as per The Department for Education Statutory guidance, in accordance with the “Keeping Children Safe in Education” legislation latest version that came into effect on 1st September 2022, shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence.
Woodfield Academy is committed to the protection, safety and welfare of its pupils and staff and we aim for the highest standards in safeguarding procedures. We expect all staff and volunteers to share and promote this commitment.
For further details of the post, or to arrange an informal discussion with the Headteacher, please contact Mrs S Little, PA to the Headteacher via email on recruitment@woodfield.bmat.co.uk.