BSL Learning Support Assistant | Specialist SEN | Sunderland

Protocol Education Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support

Long-term opportunities

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Weekly PAYE payments

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant with BSL skills to join a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland. You will support pupils with their learning and use BSL to aid communication throughout the school day.

The role runs Monday to Friday during school hours, with 1:1 and small group support, long-term opportunities, and a focus on helping pupils develop independence and positive behaviour.

Qualifications

• Confident using BSL.
• Warm, approachable and patient.
• Reliable and consistent.
• Able to adapt communication style for pupils with additional needs.
• Passionate about helping pupils make progress.
• Previous experience in SEND, deaf education, schools, care or support work is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with their individual learning
• Using BSL to aid communication
• Supporting classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 support
• Working with small groups
• Supporting social interaction
• Helping pupils develop independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Supporting transitions between activities
• Reinforcing communication strategies
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff
• Supporting pupils during less structured parts of the day

Skills

BSL skills

Job description

BSL Learning Support Assistant | Specialist SEN | Sunderland

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day

BSL Learning Support Assistant

Protocol Education are looking for a Learning Support Assistant with BSL skills to join a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland.

You'll be part of a supportive team helping pupils overcome barriers to learning and communicate more effectively throughout their school day.

Your Role Could Include

• Supporting pupils with their individual learning
• Using BSL to aid communication
• Supporting classroom activities
• Providing 1:1 support
• Working with small groups
• Supporting social interaction
• Helping pupils develop independence
• Encouraging positive behaviour
• Supporting transitions between activities
• Reinforcing communication strategies
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff
• Supporting pupils during less structured parts of the day

The Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who is:

• Confident using BSL
• Warm and approachable
• Patient and understanding
• Reliable and consistent
• Comfortable working with pupils with additional needs
• Able to adapt their communication style
• Passionate about helping pupils make progress

Previous experience in SEND, deaf education, schools, care or support work would be advantageous.

What You Can Expect From Protocol Education

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and specialist SEND training
• Dedicated consultant
• Ongoing support
• Long-term opportunities
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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.
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