Specialist Teaching Assistant with iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL
Cherry Orchard Primary School, Worcester, Worcestershire, WR5 2DD12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
10 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Temporary contract working 31.25 hours per week, term time only plus TEDs. Monday-Friday 8.30am-3.15pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Temporary - Linked to child
Pay scale
- This position may be offered at TA3 range (SCP 7-17). If the successful applicant is working towards Level 2 BSL, TA2 rate will be paid until completion of the course.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity to recruit a Teaching Assistant at Cherry Orchard Primary School. The successful applicant will work to support the needs of a child with a hearing impairment.
It is essential that the post holder has: iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL. (If you are working towards this qualification, please mention this in your application)
Skills and Knowledge: It is essential that the postholder has: • The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child • The ability to use their own initiative in effective problem solving. • Confidence to present and model best practice using BSL to support the inclusion of the deaf child. • The ability to enable the independence of the deaf child and the development of their self-esteem.
Personal Qualities:
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Has the enthusiasm and the ability to inspire children and colleagues
• Has a commitment to continued professional development
• Highly motivated and organized and has high expectations of self and others
and the desire to make a difference
What the school offers its staff
We believe that collaboration and staff wellbeing are at the heart of our success. Supported by our trust, we offer a range of benefits to enhance our work environment and support the professional and personal growth of our staff, including work-life balance. Education Mutual Staff can access a comprehensive range of healthcare services through Education Mutual, including mental health support, 24/7 GP Healthline, physiotherapy, stress management resources, and occupational health services. Find out more about Healthcare and Wellbeing Services here: www.educationmutual.co.uk/servic e/healthcare-and-wellbeing/ Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a defined benefit plan, meaning your pension is calculated based on your salary and length of service and adjusted for inflation. This ensures a secure and guaranteed income in retirement, unaffected by investment performance. Find out more about LGPS here: www.lgpsmember.org/ Other staff benefits include: • Competitive salary • Six INSET days per year • Protected CPL time • Continued professional development pathway for every role • No work communication outside working hours • Excellent holiday entitlement for support staff: Bank holidays plus 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) • 5 days extra paid holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata) • ‘Time for You’ day • Family-friendly policies including flexible working, occupational maternity and paternity pay • Reasonable release time for significant personal events • Length of service awards • Resources for retirement and financial planning • Cycle-to-work scheme • Free tea, coffee and milk
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Cherry Orchard Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 565 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office-co@riverscofe.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01905 352787
School location
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