BSL Teaching Assistant / Communication Support Worker
- Lewisham, Greater London
- Contract
- Full time
- £115 - £135 Per Day
Job Description
BSL Teaching Assistant / Communication Support Worker
Location: Lewisham, South East London Pay: £110–£130 per day Contract: Full Time | Term Time Only | Long Term Start Date: September 2026
New Chapter Tuition is recruiting a BSL Teaching Assistant / Communication Support Worker to provide dedicated 1:1 support for a deaf Year 10 student within a secondary school in Lewisham.
The young person is newly arrived in the UK and has had limited previous access to formal education and hearing support. He has recently received new hearing aids and is gradually adjusting to them. He is at the beginning of his BSL journey and currently communicates primarily through lip reading and gesture.
We are looking for a patient, resilient and adaptable professional who can support communication, develop the young person's use of British Sign Language (BSL) and help him access learning and school life.
The Role
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Provide consistent 1:1 communication and learning support.
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Introduce and model BSL to develop communication skills.
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Support communication between the student, teachers and peers.
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Use BSL alongside gesture, visual prompts and modelling.
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Support access to lessons, routines and the wider school environment.
Requirements
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Minimum BSL Level 2 OR a relevant Communication Support Worker / BSL interpreting qualification.
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Qualified or trainee BSL Interpreters are encouraged to apply.
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Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired young people is highly desirable.
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Patient, creative and resilient approach.
Benefits
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Long-term, full-time opportunity.
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Potential to provide continuity throughout Years 10 and 11.
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Ongoing support from New Chapter Tuition.
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Free CPD, training and professional development.
New Chapter Tuition is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and all other relevant safer recruitment checks