Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant

BSL Teaching Assistant Level 2 – Full Time – Gateshead

Are you a qualified BSL signer looking to make a meaningful difference in education?

A specialist school in Gateshead is looking to appoint a Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with hearing impairments and communication needs from September.

• Use British Sign Language to facilitate communication in lessons
• Support pupils academically, socially and emotionally
• Provide tailored support on a 1:1 basis and within small groups
• Encourage independence, confidence and engagement
• Work closely with teachers and support staff to meet individual needs

• BSL Level 2 qualification
• Experience supporting children or young people preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive, patient and resilient attitude
• Commitment to inclusive education
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Long‑term full‑time opportunity
• Access to professional development courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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.