Connex - Sheffield
BSL Support
Minimum of Level 3 or Level 3 Qualified/Unqualified
Daily Rate – £120 – £140 dependent on experience
Full-time (Mon – Fri)
To start asap
The Role
In this role you will supporting 11 – 18 year old pupils who have a range of hearing needs across the school. The school are ideally looking for a learning support assistant who holds a BSL qualification (level 3 or 4 desirable) and a knowledge of Makaton as you will be required to translate spoken language into BSL competently within a mainstream classroom.
The School
Connex Education is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking BSL support assistant for a secondary school in Rotherham. We follow. The school promotes independence, responsibility and resilience through high challenge and low fear, ensuring students leave equipped with both qualifications and life skills.
What You’ll Need
✅ BSL Level 3 or Level 4
✅ Previous experience in behavioural control within a school, youth work, care, or similar setting
✅ Have strong English skills, be able to adapt spoken and written English to make materials accessible for Deaf students
✅ Calm, empathetic, and solution-focused attitude
✅ Current DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply through Connex Education
✅ Proof of right to work in the UK (required to apply)
Benefits Package
✅Competitive daily rate (£100-£140)
✅PAYE paid weekly
✅Free SEND Toolkit – 19+ professional development courses
✅Funded qualifications including: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
✅Wellbeing programme and 21st century classroom training
How to Apply
If you’re interested in this role or would like to discuss other youth support opportunities with local schools, apply today through Connex Education
Important: All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.
Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
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.
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.