BSL Teaching Assistant

Are you a skilled and compassionate Teaching Assistant with a minimum of BSL Level 2? Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in a specialist provision supporting pupils with hearing impairments?

Location: Brent, North-West London
Pay: £95 - £115 per day, depending on experience (PAYE)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time, Long-term
Minimum Requirement: BSL Level 2 qualification

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a well-regarded Primary SEND School in Brent, which includes a dedicated Hearing Impaired Unit, to recruit a British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistant to start in September.

The Role
In this role, you will provide one-to-one and small group support to pupils with hearing impairments, helping them to access learning through the use of British Sign Language. You will work closely with specialist teachers of the deaf, SENCOs, speech and language therapists, and classroom staff to support pupils' language development, communication, and emotional well-being. The role is ideal for someone who is passionate about inclusion and communication for all learners.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• A minimum of BSL Level 2 qualification (Level 3 desirable)

• Experience working with deaf or hearing-impaired children in an educational setting

• An understanding of SEND, particularly in a primary or specialist school context

• A calm, empathetic, and supportive approach

• Strong communication and team-working skills

• Full-time availability from September 2025

In Return, the School Offers

• A warm, inclusive and well-resourced environment

• A specialist Hearing Impaired Unit with expert support staff

• Opportunities for further training and CPD in deaf education and SEND

• A committed and collaborative team of professionals

• A chance to make a real and lasting difference to children's educational journeys

Why Work with Tradewind?

• PAYE only - no umbrella companies or hidden deductions

• Access to accredited CPD through the National College

• A dedicated consultant specialising in SEND recruitment in North-West London

• Long-term and permanent roles available

• Honest communication and personalised career support

If you're a BSL-qualified Teaching Assistant looking to contribute to a nurturing and specialist setting, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, contact Tom Jobson on (Option 4) or email .