Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant – Gateshead

Protocol Education is working with a specialist educational setting in Gateshead that is seeking a dedicated Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis from September.

This rewarding role involves supporting pupils with hearing impairments and communication needs, helping them access learning and thrive within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide classroom support using British Sign Language (BSL)
• Work closely with pupils on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
• Support communication, learning and social development
• Encourage active participation and engagement in lessons
• Assist with emotional wellbeing and confidence-building activities
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support individual learning plans

Requirements:
• Level 2 BSL qualification or equivalent signing experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Patient, supportive and adaptable approach
• Passion for helping pupils achieve their full potential
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Protocol Education Offers:
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Full-time role starting in September
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• 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 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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