BSL Teaching Assistant - Stockton

Protocol Education Ltd; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming school in Stockton as a BSL Teaching Assistant where your skills will ensure accessible learning. You'll support students with hearing loss, fostering an inclusive environment that values communication in all forms. This full-time role offers training opportunities and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE access to online CPD Academy

Support from a friendly consultant

Thrive training opportunities

Qualifications

• BSL Level 2 minimum required.
• Experience with Deaf Blind Sign Language or American Sign Language is a plus.
• Full driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support a pupil with hearing loss using BSL skills.
• Create a calm and confident learning environment.
• Work closely with a supportive team.

Skills

British Sign Language

Natural communication

Calmness

Education

BSL Level 2

BSL Level 3 (or working towards)

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant – Stockton

Location: Stockton
Start Date: September
Contract: Full-time, Ongoing

Do you speak sign?
We’re looking for a brilliant BSL-trained Teaching Assistant to join a warm and inclusive school in Stockton. If you’re passionate about accessible communication and creating a classroom where every voice is heard—whether spoken or signed—this could be the perfect next step.

Why you’ll love this role:

• You’ll support a pupil with hearing loss, using your British Sign Language skills to make learning engaging and inclusive.

• You’ll help create a calm, confident learning environment—and yes, your knack for staying cool when things get tricky will come in handy.

• You’ll work closely with a friendly team who really value the impact of support staff (because we know you’re the glue that holds the classroom together).

What we’re looking for:

• BSL Level 2 minimum (if you’ve got Level 3 or are working towards it, even better!)

• A natural communicator—whether you’re explaining fractions or navigating tricky conversations with parents

• Someone who brings calm, confidence, and a real love of helping students thrive

Extra kudos if:

• You’ve had any experience with Deaf Blind Sign Language or American Sign Language

• You’ve done some tutoring, dance teaching, or worked in roles that show leadership and patience

• You’ve got a full driving licence and can travel locally

What’s in it for you?

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions here)

• FREE access to our online CPD Academy

• A friendly, local consultant who listens and supports you all the way

• Thrive training opportunities—want to boost your emotional support skills? We’ll help you get qualified (for free)

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make learning truly accessible and build a bond that changes lives.

Apply now or drop us a message to chat about the role. Let’s find you a classroom that feels like home.

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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