Deaf Support Teaching Assistant – Specialist School in Gateshead A specialist school in Gateshead is seeking a compassionate and enthusiastic Deaf Support Teaching Assistant to join their team from September on a full-time basis. The school is committed to ensuring that pupils with hearing impairments have equal access to education and are fully included in all aspects of school life. Your role will include Supporting deaf pupils during lessons and school activities Using British Sign Language to aid communication and learning Assisting with classroom tasks and educational resources Encouraging pupils' independence and self-esteem Working closely with teaching staff and external specialists Tracking and reporting pupil progress We're looking for someone who has BSL Level 2 qualification or relevant practical experience Experience working with children or young people (preferred) Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A patient, understanding and supportive nature A strong commitment to inclusive education An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply What Protocol offers Weekly PAYE pay Full-time employment from September Dedicated consultant support Access to free CPD and online training If this sounds like the job role for you, 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.