British Sign Language

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a BSL Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) for a secondary school in Leeds. This full-time, term-time only role starts in September 2025. Candidates should be passionate about communication accessibility and have a Level 2 BSL qualification. Responsibilities include supporting students with hearing impairments and collaborating with staff to enhance learning experiences. Competitive pay and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free access to online CPD Academy

Friendly local consultant support

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 2 (or above) BSL qualification.
• Experience working with young people with hearing impairments is required.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Support students with hearing impairments in lessons.
• Help pupils access learning and grow in confidence.
• Collaborate with staff to tailor the learning experience.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL) Level 2 qualification

Experience with young people with hearing impairments

Calm and clear communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Level 2 (or above) BSL qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) – September Start

Location: Leeds | Pay: £110–£150 per day | Contract: Full-time, Term-time only | Start Date: September 2025

Every pupil deserves to be heard. You can help make that happen.

We’re on the lookout for a British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or above) to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Leeds this September. If you\'re passionate about making communication accessible for all and want to be part of a school where inclusion is the real deal—not just a line in the prospectus—you’ll fit right in.

Responsibilities

• Supporting students with hearing impairments across mainstream lessons and small group settings
• Helping pupils access learning, grow in confidence, and feel fully seen and supported
• Collaborating closely with teaching and support staff to tailor the learning experience

What we’re looking for

• A Level 2 (or above) BSL qualification
• Experience working with young people with hearing impairments
• Calm, clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit
• A flexible, pupil-centred approach that adapts to individual needs

Bonus points if you\'re Thrive trained! If not, you’ll have access to our free online Thrive training to boost your toolkit.

Why this school?

This is a place where inclusion runs through everything. The leadership team is switched-on and supportive, and their SEND provision is something to be proud of. You’ll be surrounded by people who champion their support staff and genuinely invest in their development.

What you get with Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella hassle
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• A friendly, local consultant who really gets to know you
• Roles that match your skills and your values

Ready to make your next move count? Apply now and let\'s start your September with purpose.

Additional information

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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