At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide BSL communication support and promote independence for pupils with hearing impairments.
- Company: Protocol Education focuses on supporting children with additional communication needs in Gateshead.
- Benefits: Free online safeguarding training and inclusive pay rates with holiday pay.
- Other info: This is a temporary position with potential for permanence.
- Why this job: Join a dedicated team committed to removing barriers for children with hearing impairments.
- Qualifications: BSL Level 2 qualification and experience working with children are required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you passionate about supporting children with additional communication needs? We are recruiting a BSL Support Worker to provide support for pupils with hearing impairments across a range of educational provisions in Gateshead. This varied role offers the opportunity to work closely with children, families and educational professionals to ensure pupils receive the support they need to flourish academically and socially.
Responsibilities include:
- Providing communication support using BSL
- Supporting access to teaching and learning
- Promoting independence and inclusion
- Assisting with emotional and social development
- Building strong relationships with schools and families
You’ll need:
- BSL Level 2 qualification
- Full UK driving licence and own transport
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience working with children is advantageous
Become part of a team dedicated to removing barriers and creating opportunities. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. 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.
BSL Support Worker - Hearing Impairment Services in Gateshead employer: Protocol Education Ltd
Protocol Education is based in Gateshead and is dedicated to safeguarding children's welfare. They provide free training and focus on creating opportunities for children with communication needs.
