BSL Learning Support Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time)

Protocol Education Ltd; Heaton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

CPD Academy access

SEND training

Dedicated local consultant

Long-term opportunities

Career development support

Wellbeing check-ins

Refer a Friend rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking a full-time BSL Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Heaton.

The role focuses on supporting Deaf learners and pupils with hearing impairments, using British Sign Language to facilitate communication and access to the curriculum. You will work with teachers and SEND professionals to create an inclusive environment, encourage confidence, and promote social interaction while monitoring progress and achievements across lessons and

Qualifications

• Recognised BSL qualification or strong practical experience using British Sign Language.
• Clear communication with learners, teachers and staff.
• Commitment to supporting Deaf learners and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Support learners who use British Sign Language.
• Facilitate communication during lessons and school activities.
• Help pupils access learning materials and instructions.
• Encourage confidence, independence and social interaction.
• Work closely with teachers, SENDCOs and specialist professionals.
• Support learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups.
• Promote inclusion across the classroom and wider school.
• Monitor progress and celebrate individual achievements.

Skills

BSL

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

BSL Learning Support Assistant – Heaton (Full-Time)

Your BSL skills could help make every lesson, conversation and opportunity more accessible.

Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time BSL Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Heaton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with British Sign Language skills who is passionate about supporting Deaf learners and pupils with hearing impairments.

Working closely with teachers and specialist staff, you'll help learners communicate confidently, access the curriculum and take an active part in school life. Your support will help create an inclusive environment where pupils feel understood, valued and able to achieve.

Why work with Protocol Education?

Specialist skills deserve specialist support. We'll work closely with you to understand your experience and find an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact.

You’ll receive:

• Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• SEND and specialist communication training
• A dedicated local consultant
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Career development support
• Regular wellbeing check-ins
• Refer a Friend rewards

What you'll be doing

• Supporting learners who use British Sign Language
• Facilitating communication during lessons and school activities
• Helping pupils access learning materials and instructions
• Encouraging confidence, independence and social interaction
• Working closely with teachers, SENDCOs and specialist professionals
• Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Promoting inclusion across the classroom and wider school
• Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements

What we're looking for

You’ll have a recognised BSL qualification or strong practical experience using British Sign Language. You’ll understand the importance of clear communication and be committed to supporting learners respectfully and inclusively.

You’ll also be:

• Patient and compassionate
• A confident communicator
• Proactive and adaptable
• Reliable and professional
• Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team

Who this role would suit

• BSL Teaching Assistants
• Communication Support Workers
• Learning Support Assistants
• SEND Practitioners
• Experienced Teaching Assistants with BSL skills

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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