Level 2 BSL Support Assistant

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

CPD Academy access

Consultant support

SEND opportunities

Training and development

Registration streamlined

Referral scheme rewards

Job summary

Protocol Education Ltd in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated Level 2 BSL Support Assistant or HLTA to join a specialist SEND setting. You will support pupils in classroom sessions and through targeted interventions, helping them access education with confidence.

The role is full-time and requires Level 2 BSL or relevant experience, plus experience with children and Teaching Assistant or HLTA background. A patient, adaptable communicator with a full UK driving licence is preferred.

Qualifications

• Level 2 British Sign Language qualification or relevant experience.
• Previous experience working with children.
• Teaching Assistant or HLTA experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A patient, understanding, and adaptable approach.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support children in the classroom and through targeted interventions.
• Help children access education with confidence.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Patient approach

Adaptable

Education

Level 2 British Sign Language

Job description

Level 2 BSL Support Assistant - Gateshead

Ready for a role where your skills genuinely make a difference every day?

We're recruiting a full-time Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant or HLTA to work within a specialist setting in Gateshead. You'll support children both in the classroom and through targeted interventions, helping them access education with confidence.

Key Requirements (include on all versions)

What we're looking for

• Level 2 British Sign Language qualification or relevant experience
• Previous experience working with children
• Teaching Assistant or HLTA experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, understanding, and adaptable approach
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Protocol Education Benefits

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Opportunities in specialist SEND settings
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Streamlined registration process
• Referral scheme rewards

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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