British Sign Language Teaching Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a BSL Teaching Assistant for a supportive school in Sunderland. This role involves providing essential communication support to pupils with hearing impairments, helping them thrive both academically and socially. Candidates should possess BSL Level 2 or higher and be enthusiastic team players who can build trust with students. The position is full-time and offers competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Access to CPD Academy with SEND training

Weekly PAYE pay

Personal support from local consultant

Streamlined registration process

Qualifications

• Connect with students using BSL to support communication.
• Experience with children or young people, formal or informal.
• Ability to work closely with teachers and support staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group BSL support in class.
• Help pupils access learning and build confidence.
• Support social interaction and emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Fluent in British Sign Language

Experience supporting children

Team player

Ability to build trust

Calm and friendly demeanor

Education

BSL Level 2 or higher

Job description

Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant – Sunderland
Location: Sunderland
Salary: £89–£108 per day
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: Immediate

Fluent in British Sign Language? This role speaks your language.
We’re working with a warm, inclusive school in Sunderland that supports pupils with hearing impairments. They’re looking for a confident BSL communicator who can help students feel seen, understood, and supported every step of the way.

You don’t need to be a qualified teacher. You don’t even need a TA qualification (though it’s a bonus). What matters is your ability to connect and your experience using BSL to support communication and learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing 1:1 and small group BSL support in class

• Helping pupils access learning and build confidence

• Working closely with teachers and the SENCO

• Supporting social interaction and emotional wellbeing

Who we’re looking for:

• Someone with BSL Level 2 or higher

• Previous experience supporting children or young people (formal or informal)

• Calm, friendly, and great at building trust

• A real team player who wants to make a difference

What you’ll get from Protocol Education:

• Weekly PAYE pay – transparent and hassle-free

• Access to our CPD Academy, including SEND training

• Personal support from your local consultant

• A streamlined registration process

• Roles that match your strengths, not just your CV

If you're ready to use your signing skills to help young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or drop us a line to learn more.

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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