Zest Education is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded mainstream secondary school in West London for a Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This is a full-time position supporting students aged 11 to 18.
We are specifically looking for candidates who hold British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 or above, to work closely with students who are hearing impaired, helping them to access the curriculum and thrive in a mainstream setting.
Provide one-to-one and small group support for students with hearing impairments
Use BSL to facilitate effective communication and understanding
Collaborate with teaching staff and the school’s SEN department to adapt resources and support strategies
Encourage student confidence, participation, and independence across all subjects
Assist in tracking and reporting student progress
BSL Level 2 or above is essential
Previous experience working with children or young people with hearing impairments preferred
A calm, empathetic, and patient approach to support learning and wellbeing
Strong communication and teamwork skills
A genuine passion for inclusive education
If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Reggie at reggie@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.
Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.
Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
The role advertised is for temporary supply work.
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