BSL Teaching Assistant for SEN – Sunderland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD

Dedicated education consultant

Specialist SEND support

Long-term opportunities

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are looking for a BSL-skilled Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland. A strong understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) will help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You will work with teachers and the SEND team to support pupils throughout the day, using BSL to aid communication, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and help develop social interaction and emotional regulation.

Qualifications

• BSL skills suitable for supporting pupils in an educational setting.
• Be confident communicating with deaf or hearing-impaired pupils.
• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Ideally have previous SEND or school experience.
• Be patient, calm and approachable.
• Be confident adapting communication to individual needs.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting young people.
• A TA qualification or relevant SEND experience would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Using BSL to support communication and understanding.
• Supporting pupils to access lessons and activities.
• Providing 1:1 and small-group support.
• Helping pupils develop communication skills.
• Supporting social interaction.
• Reinforcing classroom instructions.
• Supporting emotional regulation and positive behavior.
• Encouraging independence.
• Supporting transitions throughout the school day.
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils.

Skills

BSL skills

Child experience

SEND experience

Calm & patient

Adaptable communication

Job description

Protocol Education are looking for a BSL-skilled Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland. A strong understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) will help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop independence.

You will work with teachers and the SEND team to support pupils throughout the day, using BSL to aid communication, provide 1:1 and small-group support, and help develop social interaction and emotional regulation.