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Basic BSL Training for Teaching Assistants
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Updated: 2025 | Free Certificate | Lifetime Access | Easy Refund | Tutor Support

Summary

Price
£19.50 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand 
Course format
44 Videos and 11 PDFs
Duration
3 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
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  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

Why Study This Basic BSL Training for Teaching Assistants?

  • BSL User Numbers: 22,000 use BSL as their main language, with around 151,000 in the UK using it overall.

  • Legal Obligation for BSL: The BSL Act 2022 and Equality Act 2010 create a legal need for BSL access across sectors.

  • Government BSL Usage: The number of BSL communications by UK government departments doubled in 2023-2024.

  • Financial Services Demand: BSL usage in UK banks rose from 55% to 73% in just one year, creating job opportunities.

  • Shortage of Qualified Interpreters: There is a significant shortage of qualified BSL interpreters, increasing demand in various sectors.

Learning Outcomes

  • Master the fundamentals of Fingerspelling in BSL.
  • Learn how to share personal information in BSL confidently.
  • Understand and use family-related terms in BSL for better communication.
  • Communicate numbers and time in BSL accurately.
  • Master the BSL signs for colours to enhance classroom engagement.
  • Learn transport-related terminology in BSL for practical communication.
  • Understand how to sign weather-related terms in BSL for everyday use.

Opportunities for the UK Job Market

  • Teaching Assistant: Use BSL to assist hearing-impaired students; salary range £18,000–£24,000 per annum.

  • BSL Support Worker: Provide BSL support in educational or community settings; salary range £19,000–£28,000 per annum.

  • Special Educational Needs (SEN) Assistant: Support students with hearing impairments; salary range £20,000–£30,000 per annum.

Key Features of BSL Training Course

  • High-quality video tutorials
  • Immediate e-certificate upon completion
  • Fully online, interactive BSL Training course with audio narration
  • Flexible self-paced learning accessible on laptop, tablet, or smartphone
  • 24/7 support to assist with your learning journey

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Curriculum

This course contains

Format: 44 Videos and 11 PDFs

Duration: 2h and 58m

    • 1: BSL: 2. video_a_to_z_of_fingerspelling_shbsl (720p) Preview 05:31
    • 2: BSL: 3. video_study_a_to_z_spin_the_wheel_shbsl (720p) 05:03
    • 3: BSL: 4. video_1st_name_a_to_z_fingerspelling_shbsl (720p) (1) 15:47
    • 4: 5. QUIZ ANSWERS _ HANDOUTS ANSWERS 3 x VIDEOS 1st Name A to Z FINGERPSELLING 01:00
    • 5: BSL: 6. VIDEO_STUDY_-_Fill_in_the_Blank_-_Fingerspelling_SHBSL 02:06
    • 6: 7. QUIZ ANSWER _ Fingerspelling - Fill in the blanks 01:00
    • 7: BSL: 8. video_study_-_what_is_my_name_and_live,_where_(uk)_shbsl (720p) 03:24
    • 8: BSL: 9. VIDEO_STUDY_FINGERSPELLING__DIY_SHOPS_SHBSL 01:42
    • 9: BSL: 10. VIDEO_STUDY_FINGERSPELLING_MOST_POPULAR_SHOPS_SHBSL 03:52
    • 10: BSL: 11. video_study_fingerspelling_-_cars_shbsl (720p) 03:36
    • 11: BSL: 12. VIDEO_STUDY_FINGERSPELLING_-_PETROL_STATION_SHBSL 01:55
    • 12: BSL: 13. VIDEO_STUDY_FINGERSPELLING_-_Films_SHBSL 02:47
    • 13: BSL: 14. video_study_fingerspelling_“tv_programmes”_shbsl (720p) 03:05

    • 14: BSL: 15. VIDEO_Meeting_People_and_Introduction_with_Subtitles_SHBSL 01:55
    • 15: BSL: 16. VIDEO_Meeting_People_and_Introduction_without_Subtitles_SHBSL 01:57
    • 16: BSL: 17. video_questions_sign_with_and_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 00:52
    • 17: BSL: 18. HANDOUTS Meeting People 04:00

    • 18: BSL: 19. HANDOUTS Families 03:00
    • 19: BSL: 20.video_families_signs_part_1_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 00:35
    • 20: BSL: 21.video_families_signs_part_2_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:46
    • 21: BSL: 22.video_families_signs_part_1_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 00:35
    • 22: BSL: 23.video_families_signs_part_2_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:46
    • 23: BSL: 24.VIDEO_STUDY_Who_is_My_Family_SHBSL 04:33

    • 24: 26. video_numbers_signs_(0-100)_shbsl (720p) 05:26
    • 25: 27. HANDOUTS Numbers 09:00
    • 26: 27_33. HANDOUTS Numbers and Phone Numbers 09:00
    • 27: 28.video_number_0_to_10_spin_the_wheel_shbsl (720p) 02:06
    • 28: 29. video_number_0_to_20_spin_the_wheel_shbsl (720p) 04:08
    • 29: 30. video_number_0_to_30_spin_the_wheel_shbsl (720p) 04:25
    • 30: 31. video_study_bingo_numbers_games_(4)_shbsl (720p) 03:55
    • 31: 32. QUIZ ANSWERS BINGO Number 4 Games 01:00
    • 32: 34. video_time_and_calendar_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:50
    • 33: 35. video_time_and_calendar_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:22
    • 34: 37. video_what_is_the_time_shbsl (720p) 01:26
    • 35: 38. STUDY ANSWER What is the time 01:00
    • 36: 39. video_calendar_signs_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 04:42
    • 37: 40. video_calendar_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 04:43
    • 38: 41. video_study_when_is_your_birthday___shbsl (720p) 03:06
    • 39: 43. video_study_fingerspelling___numbers__food_supermarket_shbsl (720p) 04:10
    • 40: 44. video_study_fingerspelling___dates__disney_film_shbsl (720p) 10:47

    • 41: 45._video___colours_with_cam_(bsl101) (720p) 02:40
    • 42: 46. HANDOUTS Colours 05:00
    • 43: 48. video_study_draw_a_colour_elephant_shbsl (720p) 01:34

    • 44: 50. HANDOUT Transports 07:00
    • 45: 51. video_transports_signs_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:07
    • 46: 52. video_transports_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 01:23
    • 47: 53. video_transport_and_time_signs_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 00:34
    • 48: 54. video_transport_and_time_signs_without_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 00:35
    • 49: 55. video_study_transports_and_fingerspellling_fill_in_the_gap_shbsl (720p) 02:23
    • 50: 56. video_transports_and_fingerspellling_fill_in_the_gap_answers_shbsl (720p) 02:23

    • 51: 57. video_weather_sign_with_subtitles_shbsl (720p) 03:13
    • 52: 58. video_weather_without_subtitles (720p) 01:06
    • 53: 59. HANDOUTS Weather 03:00
    • 54: 60. video_what_is_the_weather_and_time___shbsl (720p) 00:57
    • 55: 61. video_study_answer__what_is_the_weather_and_time__shbsl (720p) 00:57

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Description

Key Lesson Highlights

➥ Fingerspelling Fundamentals

  • Learn the basics of fingerspelling in BSL, crucial for spelling out names, places, and unknown words.

➥ Sharing Personal Information in BSL

  • Master how to convey personal information, such as age and contact details, in BSL for everyday communication.

➥ Understanding Family Terms in BSL

  • Become proficient in signing family-related terms such as "mother", "father", and "sibling" in BSL.

➥ Numbers and Time in BSL

  • Learn how to express numbers, dates, and times accurately in BSL.

➥ Mastering Colour Signs in BSL

  • Understand the signs for different colours in BSL to effectively describe objects and situations.

➥ Learning Transport Terminology in BSL

  • Gain knowledge of essential BSL terms related to transport, such as "car", "bus", and "train".

➥ Weather Signs in British Sign Language

  • Learn how to sign common weather terms like "rain", "sunny", and "windy" in BSL for clear communication.

Who is this course for?

  • British Sign Language (BSL) Interpreter
  • British Sign Language (BSL) Teacher
  • British Sign Language (BSL) Instructor
  • SEN Teacher

This course will pave the way for higher study in the field of British Sign Language (BSL). You can enrol on higher level British Sign Language (BSL) courses, such as:

  • Level 1 Award in British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)
  • Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language (BSL)

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