SEN Teaching Assistant - Hearing-Impaired Support (BSL)

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

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.