Sen Teaching Assistant | Bsl Skills | Sunderland

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE

Free CPD and online training

Dedicated consultant

Specialist SEND support

Long-term opportunities

Ongoing support

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL skills to support pupils within a specialist educational provision in Sunderland. This role involves 1:1 and small-group support and using BSL to aid learning and communication.

You will work closely with teachers and the SEND team to help pupils access the curriculum, develop social and communication skills, and manage transitions.

Qualifications

• BSL skills required.
• Experience supporting children or young people.
• SEND experience.
• Experience working in education, care or support.
• Patient and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• Confident working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small-group support.
• Use BSL to support learning and communication.
• Help pupils access the curriculum.
• Support social development.
• Encourage independence.
• Reinforce classroom routines.
• Support positive behaviour.
• Help pupils manage transitions.
• Support emotional and sensory regulation where required.
• Build trusting relationships.
• Work closely with teachers and the wider SEND team.

Skills

BSL skills

Experience in education

SEND experience

Strong communication skills

Team player

Education

TA/SEND qualification

Job description

SEN Teaching Assistant | BSL Skills | Sunderland

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

SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL Skills

Protocol Education are recruiting an experienced SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL skills to support pupils within a specialist educational provision in Sunderland.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working closely with individual pupils and understands how important accessible communication is within education.

The Role

You may be supporting pupils with a range of additional needs alongside their communication needs.

You'll be responsible for:

• Providing 1:1 and small-group support
• Using BSL to support learning and communication
• Helping pupils access the curriculum
• Supporting social development
• Encouraging independence
• Reinforcing classroom routines
• Supporting positive behaviour
• Helping pupils manage transitions
• Supporting emotional and sensory regulation where required
• Building trusting relationships
• Working closely with teachers and the wider SEND team

What We're Looking For

We're particularly interested in candidates who have:

• BSL skills
• Previous experience supporting children or young people
• SEND experience
• Experience working within education, care or support
• A patient and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills
• Confidence working as part of a team

A relevant TA/SEND qualification would be desirable but relevant experience and strong BSL skills will also be considered.

Protocol Education Benefits

• £98–£120 per day
• Weekly PAYE
• FREE CPD and online training
• Dedicated 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.
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