BSL Teaching Assistant | Sunderland | SEN Provision

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE payments

Free CPD and online training

£50 Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are seeking a BSL-skilled Teaching Assistant to join a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland. You will work alongside teachers to support pupils throughout the school day, using BSL to aid communication and access to lessons, with 1:1 and small-group support as needed.

The role offers Monday–Friday school hours in term time, with pay ranging £98–£120 per day depending on experience. A TA qualification or SEND experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BSL proficiency to support pupils in an educational setting.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEND experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Use BSL to support communication and understanding.
• Support pupils to access lessons and activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Help pupils develop communication skills.
• Support social interaction and positive behaviour.

Skills

BSL skills

Deaf communication

Child experience

Education

TA qualification

Job description

BSL Teaching Assistant | Sunderland | SEN Provision

Location: Sunderland
Job Type: Full Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday–Friday, school hours
Pay: £98–£120 per day, depending on experience

BSL Teaching Assistant – Sunderland

Protocol Education are looking for a BSL-skilled Teaching Assistant to support pupils within a specialist SEN provision in Sunderland.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who has a good understanding of British Sign Language (BSL) and wants to use their communication skills to help pupils access learning, build confidence and develop their independence.

The Role

You will work alongside teachers and the wider SEND team to support pupils throughout the school day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• 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 behaviour
• Encouraging independence
• Supporting transitions throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers and other professionals
• Building positive and trusting relationships with pupils

We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have 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.

Why Protocol Education?

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE payments
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated education consultant
• Specialist SEND support
• Long-term and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support
• £50 Refer a Friend bonus

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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