BSL Send Support

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated British Sign Language Teaching Assistant to support pupils with hearing impairments in a Gateshead school from September. The role focuses on enabling access to learning and active participation in school life.

You will provide daily BSL support, aid classroom activities, and help develop communication and language skills while promoting confidence and inclusion alongside teachers and staff.

Qualifications

• A recognised BSL Level 2 qualification.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience within education, care or youth settings (desirable).
• A compassionate and proactive nature.
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily BSL support to pupils
• Assisting with classroom learning and activities
• Supporting communication and language development
• Encouraging confidence, independence and inclusion
• Working alongside teachers and support staff
• Contributing to pupil progress and wellbeing

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSL Level 2 qualification

Experience in education/care/youth settings

Job description

Dedicated SEND Support Role

British Sign Language Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Protocol Education is seeking a committed and enthusiastic British Sign Language Teaching Assistant to work within a school in Gateshead from September.

The role involves supporting pupils with hearing impairments and additional communication needs, helping them access learning and participate confidently in school life.

Responsibilities Include:

• Providing daily BSL support to pupils
• Assisting with classroom learning and activities
• Supporting communication and language development
• Encouraging confidence, independence and inclusion
• Working alongside teachers and support staff
• Contributing to pupil progress and wellbeing

Successful Applicants Will Have:

• A recognised BSL Level 2 qualification
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience within education, care or youth settings (desirable)
• A compassionate and proactive nature
• A full UK driving licence and access to transport

What Protocol Education Provides:

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Access to free CPD and training courses
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to work in a rewarding educational setting

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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