Sen Teaching Assistant (Hearing Impaired Pupils)

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive environment

Professional development

Job summary

Protocol Education are recruiting a dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant to support hearing-impaired pupils in a busy, inclusive school in the LS17 area. The role focuses on enabling access to learning and developing independence through supported practice.

You will work one-to-one and in small groups, use British Sign Language to facilitate communication, and collaborate with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to promote pupil engagement.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting hearing-impaired pupils
• BSL knowledge and experience is essential
• Strong understanding of SEN support strategies
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach

Responsibilities

• One-to-one and small group support to hearing-impaired pupils
• Supporting access to learning across the curriculum
• Using British Sign Language to facilitate communication
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promoting independence, confidence, and engagement in learning

Skills

Hearing impairment support

BSL knowledge

SEN support strategies

Patient & nurturing

Job description

Full-Time SEN Teaching Assistant (Hearing Impaired Pupils) – LS17

Do you have experience supporting hearing-impaired pupils and knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)?

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced SEN Teaching Assistant to support hearing-impaired pupils within a friendly and inclusive school in the LS17 area.

The Role:

• Providing one-to-one and small group support to hearing-impaired pupils
• Supporting access to learning across the curriculum
• Using British Sign Language (BSL) to facilitate communication
• Working closely with teaching staff, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Promoting independence, confidence, and engagement in learning

Requirements:

• Previous experience supporting hearing-impaired pupils
• British Sign Language (BSL) knowledge and experience is essential
• Strong understanding of SEN support strategies
• Patient, adaptable, and nurturing approach

What We Offer:

• Full-time position
• Competitive rates of pay
• Supportive and inclusive school environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

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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