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SalaryBSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant/Support Worker
Location: Croydon
Start Date: September 2024
Hours: Part-time (15 hours per week)
Salary: £12-£14.64 ph
Role Overview:
Empowering Learning is seeking a dedicated and skilled Teaching Assistant/Support Worker with BSL) Level 2 to join our team in Croydon. This role involves working with a deaf nursery-aged child in a supportive and inclusive SEN setting. The successful candidate will play a vital role in assisting the child's educational and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to a deaf nursery-aged child.
- Utilize BSL to communicate effectively and support the child's learning.
- Assist with educational activities, ensuring they are accessible and engaging.
- Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Collaborate with teachers, therapists, and other support staff to deliver tailored support.
- Monitor and document the child's progress and provide feedback to the educational team.
Requirements:
- BSL Level 2 certification (or above) is essential.
- Previous experience in a UK-based school setting is mandatory.
- Must be comfortable working in a Special Educational Needs (SEN) environment.
- Possession of an Enhanced DBS on the update service is essential.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for supporting children with special needs.
Please Note: We do not provide sponsorship for this role. Only applicants with the right to work in the UK will be considered.
"Empowering Learning Ltd. are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation."
