BSL Teaching Assistant – SEND (secondary) Location: Newham, East London Salary: £115 per day upwards Start date: ASAP Job type: Full-time, long-term Description: Axcis are working with a large, inclusive secondary school in Newham with a well-established specialist provision for deaf and hearing-impaired students. The school is seeking a BSL teaching assistant to support students with hearing impairment within a mainstream secondary setting. This role involves providing in-class, small group and occasional 1:1 support to students who communicate using British sign language (BSL). You will work closely with class teachers, the send department and specialist staff to ensure students can fully access learning and remain engaged throughout the school day. Due to the specialist nature of the role, applicants must have a formal BSL qualification or extensive, proven experience using BSL in an educational or support setting. Key responsibilities: • Supporting deaf and hearing-impaired students using BSL • Interpreting classroom communication where required • Supporting access to the curriculum and social interaction • Working closely with teachers and send professionals • Promoting independence and inclusion within the school Ideal candidate: • BSL level 2 or above, or extensive practical BSL experience • Experience supporting young people in schools or colleges • Confident working in a secondary setting • Patient, professional and reliable • Available full-time Why this school: • Strong reputation for inclusion and specialist SEND & BSL provision • Supportive, experienced send and deaf support teams • Well-resourced environment with clear structures Why Axcis: • SEND specialists with deep expertise in sensory support roles • Access to specialist training and continued professional development • Long-term placements with consistent work and support <br/><br />If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Paul Gaul on 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023.<br /><br />If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, <strong>don&#39;t forget that we offer &pound;50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job.</strong> For more details, contact your local Axcis office.<br /><br /><em>This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.<br /><br />The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).<br /><br />If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.</em><br /><br /><em>Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.<br /><br />You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.<br /><br />Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.</em><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><a href="/job-page-disclaimer">View the disclaimer</a></span></strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;"><strong>Contact: </strong></span><strong> Paul Gaul&nbsp;</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#e0004d;">Telephone: </span> 020 7580 2956 | Ext: 1023</strong></strong>