BSL qualified 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Hollymount School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR4 9SG

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,402.00 - £31,021.00 Annually (FTE) Salary will be pro rata based on part time hours and term time only

BSL qualified 1:1 Teaching Assistant job summary

British Sign Language Qualified 1:1 Teaching Assistant

Grade 3 (SCP 7-17)

Ongoing attached to a child contract

Term time only plus 5 training days

30 hours per week

8.30-3.30pm Monday - Friday

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 in our Reception class. 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. Grade 3 (SCP dependent on qualification and experience) 30 hours per week; Monday - Friday; 8.30 - 3.30pm Term Time Only, plus 5 days Benefits: workplace pension; free parking; free tea and coffee and lots of children who bring a smile to your face daily!

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: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• 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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