BSL & Communication Support Assistant

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

Job summary

An educational support agency in Hebburn seeks a BSL & Communication Support Assistant to support children using various communication methods. Key responsibilities include using BSL to assist pupils, working closely with speech therapists, and fostering a safe environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in BSL and a passion for helping children express themselves. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of £89 to £110 per day.

Benefits

FREE online safeguarding training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience using BSL or sign-supported communication.
• Adaptability to support children with sensory needs.
• Passion for helping pupils express themselves.

Responsibilities

• Support children using BSL, symbols, gestures, and cues.
• Work with speech therapists to enhance communication.
• Help pupils feel secure and confident.

Skills

BSL experience (any level welcome)

Understanding of autism

Understanding of sensory needs

Ability to support communication programmes

Job description

BSL & Communication Support Assistant – Hebburn

Pay: £89 to £110 per day
Start: Immediate
Contract: Full-time

This role is ideal for someone who believes communication should be accessible in every form.

You’ll support children who use a mix of BSL, symbols, gestures and sensory cues to express themselves. Your role is to help each pupil feel heard, understood and connected.

Your day might include:

• Using BSL or sign-supported communication
• Supporting sensory and communication programmes
• Helping pupils feel safe, calm and confident
• Working closely with speech therapists and class teams

You’ll shine if you:

• Have BSL experience (any level welcome)
• Understand autism, sensory needs or complex learning profiles
• Enjoy helping pupils develop their own voice

This is a role where communication becomes confidence.

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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