Teaching Assistant- working with hearing impaired students

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive PAYE pay

No umbrella deductions

CPD and training courses

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities in SEND settings

Long-term roles across Leeds

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with hearing impairments in a Leeds school. This full-time, long-term role offers daily pay between £100 and £115 with PAYE and no umbrella deductions.

A strong BSL skillset and a caring approach are essential to help pupils access lessons and develop confidence. The ideal candidate will work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals to create an inclusive learning environment, supporting social

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or within education.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH & SEND.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and nurturing approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with hearing impairments.
• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication and learning.
• Help pupils access lessons and classroom activities.
• Support social development, confidence and independence.
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs and external professionals.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Experience with children/education

Experience supporting SEMH & SEND

Excellent communication skills

Calm, patient, nurturing approach

Job description

Level 1 (or higher) BSL Teaching Assistant
High level of Makaton accepted

Location: North Leeds
Pay: £100-115 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced BSL Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leeds?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with hearing impairments in a welcoming and inclusive school setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with British Sign Language (BSL) skills who is passionate about supporting children with SEN and helping pupils thrive in the classroom.

The Role

As a BSL Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with hearing impairments
• Use British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication and learningli>
• Help pupils access lessons and classroom activities
• Support social development, confidence, and independence
• Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

To be considered for this BSL Teaching Assistant role, you should have:

• Experience working with children, young people, or within education
• Experience supporting pupils with SEMH & SEND
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

Experience in roles such as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Communication Support Worker is highly desirable.

What Protocol Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay through PAYE
• No umbrella company deductions
• FREE access to CPD and training courses
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities in mainstream and specialist SEND settings
• Flexible and long-term opportunities across Leeds

At Protocol Education, we know great support staff change lives. Your work will help pupils feel confident, included, and able to achieve their full potential.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see Protocol Education’s website for full safeguarding and DBS requirements.

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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