BSL Support Teaching Assistant

Are you passionate about making education accessible and inclusive for every child? Do you hold British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications or have extensive experience communicating through sign? Are you looking for a rewarding, term-time role that fits perfectly around your work-life balance?

If you answered yes to these questions, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Randstad Education is seeking a dedicated, full-time BSL Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant and highly respected special educational needs school based in Leeds.

About the Role This is a full-time, term-time position, perfect for those seeking stability and a great work-life balance. You will be working directly with pupils who rely on British Sign Language as their primary alternative and augmentative form of communication. Your role will be pivotal in bridging the gap between communication and learning, ensuring no child is left behind.

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 15:30


• Contract: Full-time, term-time only


• Location: Leeds (LS6 area)

About the School They are an outstanding, co-educational special school that caters to pupils aged 4 to 11 with a wide range of learning difficulties. These include severe, profound, and multiple learning difficulties, as well as complex medical needs and autism.

They pride themselves on a high-quality, relevant, and visually rich curriculum. Housed in a modern, purpose-built facility with excellent high-tech resources, they provide a calm, supportive, and stimulating environment where every child's achievements are celebrated.

Skills Required & Responsibilities • Communication Support: Utilise your BSL skills to interpret lessons, facilitate communication between pupils and staff, and support language development.

• Learning Support: Assist the class teacher in delivering tailored lesson plans, adapting materials to suit the visual and communication needs of the pupils.


• Nurturing Environment: Provide emotional and behavioural support, helping to build pupils confidence and independence.


• Collaboration: Work closely with teachers, speech and language therapists, and parents to review and support individual education plans (IEPs).

Mandatory Requirements To be considered for this role, you must meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience or proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) is mandatory.


• Hold an enhanced DBS on the update service, or be completely willing to process a new one through Randstad.


• Full eligibility to work in the UK (sponsorship is not available for this role).


• Ability to provide professional references covering the last two years.

Why Choose Randstad? When you join Randstad, you are partnering with a world-leading recruitment agency that genuinely cares about your career progression and well-being. We offer tailored support to help you find the right environment to thrive.

Benefits Include: • Refer a Friend Scheme: Recommend a friend to us and receive £300 in Love2Shop vouchers once they work for us!

• CPD Opportunities: Access to continuous professional development and free training modules to enhance your skills.


• Dedicated Consultant: A supportive, specialist SEN consultant to guide you through the application and placement process.


• Weekly Pay: Competitive rates paid weekly via PAYE.

If you'd like to apply, please click apply now! If you'd like further info on the role, please call the SEN Team on or you can email for more details.

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