Connex - Manchester
Role: BSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Location: Bolton
Pay: £95–£105 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
Support Inclusive Learning as a BSL Teaching Assistant
Are you a qualified BSL Level 2 Teaching Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact? Join Connex Education and support hearing-impaired and sensory support to pupils at a welcoming school in the Bolton area. Experience in a school setting is essential.
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring all pupils can access learning in a supportive, inclusive environment. You will work closely with class teachers and SEN staff to provide tailored communication support and help thrive both academically and socially.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting pupils with hearing impairments using British Sign Language
- Working 1:1 or with small groups to aid understanding and participation
- Adapting classroom communication to meet individual needs
- Promoting inclusion and engagement across EYFS, KS1, and KS2, and older year groups
- Supporting teachers in delivering accessible and engaging lessons
Assignment Details
- Full-time and part-time roles available from April 2026
- Flexible working to suit your availability
- Temporary roles with potential for long-term or permanent opportunities
Why Join Connex Education?
- Competitive daily pay
- Weekly PAYE payments (no umbrella fees)
- Free access to accredited CPD courses
- Career progression opportunities
- Wellbeing support and training
- Routes into teacher training and specialist SEN roles
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications:
- BSL Level 2 qualification (essential) – No Makaton
- Level 2 or 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)
- GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
- DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Skills & Attributes:
- Confident in using BSL to support communication and learning
- Patient, empathetic, and inclusive approach
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
- Reliable, adaptable, and professional
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
Interested?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to explore more opportunities.
Equal Opportunities
All roles are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and assess candidates based on merit alone
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.