Job Title: Teaching Assistant (Hearing Impairment) with iBSL or Signature level 2 in BSL Salary: £17,238 - £20,253 per annum Hours: 27.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 TED days Location: Millfields First School, Bromsgrove Fixed Term Contract The Governors of Millfields First School are seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative, highly motivated BSL teaching assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will: Be a highly motivated person who demonstrates the ability to contribute to the raising of standards by ensuring high expectations are promoted for pupils The ability to use British Sign Language to communicate with a deaf child To enable the deaf child to access the mainstream curriculum and all class activities using British Sign Language within a Total Communication approach. To assist the deaf pupil to develop their communication skills- Deliver targeted individual activities with sign and voice to develop expressive and receptive language skills and follow the ‘Steps to Success’ framework for developing signed language. To use strategies, within the context of teacher led planning, to support the deaf pupil in achieving learning goals and maximising independent communication opportunities with peers and staff. Ability to build and sustain positive relationships with children and adults Benefits: We can offer you: A happy welcoming school with a caring ethos. A friendly, supportive and committed staff. · A positive learning environment. A school full of bright, eager, sociable young learners. A school that is receptive to creative thinking and innovation. Supportive parents. Quality opportunities for continuing professional development. Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care. Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents. Application Closing Date: 27th March 2026 Anticipated Interview Date: TBC Attached documents PS JD TA Grade 3 BSL (1).docx