Specialist Learning Support Assistant with BSL Level 2

Salary: Thurrock Band B Point 7 – 12

 Actual salary per annum £8,016.44 - £10,122.44

13 hours per week

Thursday & Friday 8:30am – 3.30pm

 38 weeks of the year – term time plus inset days

Start Date: 1^st September 2026

We are seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant to work with deaf children at Warren Primary School. You will provide communication and learning support for deaf students, ensuring their integration in the classroom and on the playground / sports field. You will also carry out small group intervention sessions within the Resource Base and create and adapt resources under the guidance of a Teacher of the Deaf. The successful candidate must hold a minimum of a British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 qualification or use BSL as their first or primary language.

Principal Accountabilities

•  Facilitate Student Integration: Collaborate with teachers, peers, and families to support inclusion in academic and social settings.
• Adapt and Deliver Learning Support: Modify lessons, materials, and resources to meet individual needs, including using British Sign Language and transcription.
• Provide In-Class and Extracurricular Assistance: Offer direct support during lessons, assessments, trips, performances, and lunchtime activities.
• Monitor Progress and Plan Strategies: Assess learning needs, maintain records, and contribute to planning effective support interventions.
• Engage in Professional Collaboration: Participate in reviews, meetings, and training while maintaining confidentiality and promoting best practices.

Warren Primary School is firmly rooted in serving our community. We are proud to be an inclusive school where we recognise that success for young people is built on firm foundations of trust, respect, care and hard work. Staff have high expectations of pupils and pupils work hard to reach these. Pupils appreciate the high-quality support they get from all adults in school. They take responsibility for their learning and behaviour, developing both independence and resilience. Ofsted commented that “pupils are happy and enjoy being at school”.

Warren Primary School is a member of Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust, a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people.

 In return for your hard work, you will receive: 

•  Relocation package of up to £8,000 where applicable, for new employees, renting or buying a property
• 2-week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, and the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools 
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance  
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the opportunity to progress in other schools 
• Recognition of continuous service  
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust  
• Fully Subsided Employee Assistance Programme   
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff 
• National Conditions of Service 
• Automatic enrolment into the local Government Pension Scheme for support workers

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the

school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or call 01375 648944.

Warren Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.  

 If you would like to be considered for this post, application forms are available via our website, Vacancies in our Trust (osborne.coop) or My New Term Education Job Search | Find Teaching, Leadership & School Support Jobs

Closing date:  Friday 10^th July 2026 - Midday

Interview date: TBC

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.