At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Deaf learners using British Sign Language and promote inclusion in the classroom.
- Company: Join Protocol Education, a leader in inclusive education.
- Benefits: Weekly pay, free training, career development, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for long-term growth and impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: BSL qualification or strong practical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Your BSL skills could help make every lesson, conversation and opportunity more accessible.
Protocol Education is recruiting a full-time BSL Learning Support Assistant to join a specialist educational setting in Heaton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with British Sign Language skills who is passionate about supporting Deaf learners and pupils with hearing impairments.
Working closely with teachers and specialist staff, you'll help learners communicate confidently, access the curriculum and take an active part in school life. Your support will help create an inclusive environment where pupils feel understood, valued and able to achieve.
Why work with Protocol Education?
- Specialist skills deserve specialist support. We'll work closely with you to understand your experience and find an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact.
- You’ll receive:
- Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
- FREE access to our online CPD Academy
- SEND and specialist communication training
- A dedicated local consultant
- Long-term and permanent opportunities
- Career development support
- Regular wellbeing check-ins
- Refer a Friend rewards
What you'll be doing
- Supporting learners who use British Sign Language
- Facilitating communication during lessons and school activities
- Helping pupils access learning materials and instructions
- Encouraging confidence, independence and social interaction
- Working closely with teachers, SENDCOs and specialist professionals
- Supporting learners on a 1:1 basis and in small groups
- Promoting inclusion across the classroom and wider school
- Monitoring progress and celebrating individual achievements
What we're looking for
- You’ll have a recognised BSL qualification or strong practical experience using British Sign Language.
- You’ll understand the importance of clear communication and be committed to supporting learners respectfully and inclusively.
- You’ll also be:
- Patient and compassionate
- A confident communicator
- Proactive and adaptable
- Reliable and professional
- Comfortable working as part of a multidisciplinary team
Who this role would suit
- BSL Teaching Assistants
- Communication Support Workers
- Learning Support Assistants
- SEND Practitioners
- Experienced Teaching Assistants with BSL skills
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.
BSL Learning Support Assistant - Heaton (Full-Time) employer: Protocol Education Ltd
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