1:1 Teaching Assistant British Sign Language Qualified

Hollymount School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9SG

22 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st Sept 26

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  28 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £31,021.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

1:1 Teaching Assistant British Sign Language Qualified job summary

1:1 Teaching Assistant - BSL qualified

30 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.30 - 3.30pm

Term time only plus 5 days for training days

Ongoing attached to a child contract

Grade 2 - 3 (SCP 5-17) dependent on qualification and experience

Are you passionate about children’s education? Are you looking to work with children with additional needs within a mainstream setting?

Our friendly school is looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated teaching assistant to support a deaf child who will be in our Year 1 class in September. The child uses British Sign Language to communicate, therefore it is essential that any prospective candidates are qualified to at least a level 2 standard.

Previous experience of working with deaf children is desirable.

Hollymount School, as part of the Black Pear Trust, is an exciting place; our motto “Inspiring Success” sits at the heart of everything we do for our children and our staff. Our teaching assistants are a valued part of our school team and are involved in all aspects of school life. The Black Pear Trust offers a comprehensive training offer for professional development and supports colleagues' interests and ambitions.

The position is subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits: workplace pension; free parking; free tea and coffee and lots of children who bring a smile to your face daily!

Please take a look at the attached job pack for further information on the role and the school.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hollymount School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 399 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hollymount School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hollymount-school

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