BSL & Makaton Support Assistant ( Bristol)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via PAYE

CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunity in SEND settings

Local bookings and quick registration

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is recruiting for a SEND support role in the Bristol area. You will use BSL or Makaton to help pupils access learning, building confidence and independence while forming trusting relationships with students and staff.

The role focuses on supporting communication needs, collaborating with teachers and therapists, and contributing to a positive learning environment in mainstream or SEND settings.

Qualifications

• Must have BSL and/or Makaton training or experience.
• Caring, patient and empathetic.
• Passionate about supporting young people with additional needs.
• Confident communicating with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Calm, positive and adaptable throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils with communication needs in the classroom.
• Using BSL or Makaton to help students engage with learning and express themselves.
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people.
• Encouraging independence, confidence and social development.
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a positive learning environment.

Skills

BSL/Makaton training

Caring

Empathetic

Excellent communication

Job description

Communication changes lives. Could you be the person who helps make that connection?

We're looking for caring, confident, and dedicated individuals with BSL (British Sign Language) or Makaton training to join a fantastic SEND school in Bristol

This isn't just another support role. It's a chance to be the person who helps young people find their voice, build confidence, and access learning in a way that works for them.

The school supports children and young people with a range of additional needs, including communication and language difficulties. Every day is different, but one thing stays the same, your support will make a genuine difference.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting pupils with communication needs in the classroom
• Using BSL or Makaton to help students engage with learning and express themselves
• Building positive, trusting relationships with young people
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and social development
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and support staff to create a positive learning environment

We're looking for someone who:

• Has BSL and/or Makaton training or experience
• Is naturally caring, patient, and empathetic
• Feels passionate about supporting young people with additional needs
• Is confident communicating with pupils, families, and colleagues
• Can stay calm, positive, and adaptable throughout the school day
• Wants to be part of a team that celebrates every achievement, big or small

Why this role?

Because sometimes the biggest wins aren't measured in grades.

They're measured in a pupil signing a sentence independently for the first time.

In a young person feeling confident enough to join a conversation.

In knowing you've helped someone feel understood.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

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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