BSL Teaching Assistant — North Tyneside (Inclusive Education)

Protocol Education Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a BSL Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist educational setting in North Tyneside. You will support communication between students, teachers and support staff using British Sign Language and help learners access lessons.

The role is full-time, with opportunities to develop language and social skills, promote inclusion, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 or above preferred.
• Experience with children or young people desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Patient and supportive nature.
• Passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support using BSL.
• Support learning within classroom lessons.
• Work with pupils on a 1:1 basis.
• Adapt learning materials as required.
• Promote inclusion and independence.
• Support language and communication development.
• Encourage participation in school life.

Skills

BSL Level 2 or above

Experience with children/young people

Excellent communication skills

Patient and supportive

Passion for inclusive education

Job description

Protocol Education Limited is recruiting a BSL Teaching Assistant to work in a specialist educational setting in North Tyneside. You will support communication between students, teachers and support staff using British Sign Language and help learners access lessons.

The role is full-time, with opportunities to develop language and social skills, promote inclusion, and build positive relationships with pupils and staff in a supportive environment.