BSL Teaching Assistant

Looking for a role where your communication skills truly change a child’s day?

We’re working with a warm, welcoming SEN primary school in Sunderland who are looking for a BSL Teaching Assistant to join them this September. This is a setting where every small breakthrough is celebrated, and your role will be right at the heart of it.

You’ll be supporting pupils with hearing impairments and additional needs, helping them access learning in a way that works for them.

What your day will look like:

• Supporting pupils using British Sign Language in lessons
• Helping break down learning into manageable, meaningful steps
• Working closely with teachers, therapists, and SENCO
• Building strong, trusting relationships with pupils
• Creating a calm, structured environment where children feel safe

Most days wrap up between 3:30 and 4:30, giving you that all-important balance.

What the school is looking for:

• BSL Level 2 or above
• Experience working with SEND or a strong interest in the area
• A calm, patient, and encouraging approach

Why this role stands out:
This isn’t just support, you’ll be a key part of helping pupils find their voice and confidence.

Protocol Education can offer:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who actually listens
• Opportunities across mainstream and SEN settings

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.

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