At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pupils with hearing impairments in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
- Company: Protocol Education, dedicated to changing lives through education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, free training, and dedicated consultant support.
- Other info: Flexible, long-term opportunities with potential for permanent roles.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: North Leeds
Pay: £100-115 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term
Start Date: September 2026
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.
The Role
- Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with hearing impairments
- 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
- 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.
If you are a skilled Teaching Assistant ready for your next role in Leeds, apply today. 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 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.
