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BSL Teaching Assistant

£95 - £120 per day

We're working with a welcoming specialist provision in Sunderland that is preparing for a September start and looking to welcome a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to their team on a full-time basis.

This rewarding role involves supporting deaf and hearing-impaired pupils to access learning, communicate effectively and achieve their full potential within a supportive educational environment.

We're looking for a patient, caring and proactive individual with British Sign Language skills who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people.

What you'll be doing

• Providing 1:1 and small group support to deaf and hearing-impaired pupils
• Using British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication throughout the school day
• Working closely with teachers to adapt learning materials where required
• Encouraging pupil engagement, independence and confidence
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and academic development
• Monitoring and recording pupil progress

What we're looking for

• BSL qualification or strong practical BSL experience
• A genuine passion for supporting children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A patient, supportive and adaptable approach
• Experience working within education or support settings is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What you can expect from Protocol

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time role from September
• Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares
• Free CPD and online training 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 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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

Vacancy posted 8 days ago
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