Posted: 11 June
The role
Level 2 British Sign Language Teaching Assistant – Gateshead Protocol Education is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist provision in Gateshead seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Level 2 BSL Teaching Assistant. Starting in September, this full-time position offers the opportunity to support pupils with hearing impairments and communication difficulties, helping them access learning and build confidence in a supportive educational setting. Duties Include: • Providing BSL support throughout the school day • Supporting learning activities and classroom participation • Working individually and in small groups with pupils • Encouraging social interaction and communication development • Assisting with emotional and personal development Candidate Requirements: • BSL Level 2 qualification • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Experience in education, care or support environments desirable • Flexible and proactive approach • Genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people What You'll Receive: • Competitive weekly PAYE pay • Ongoing CPD opportunities • Dedicated support from Protocol Education • Opportunity to make a lasting impact on pupils' lives For this role you do need to be able to drive. If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! 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.