BSL Teaching Assistant – Gateshead | Full-Time

Are you passionate about supporting children and young people who use British Sign Language (BSL)? We're seeking a caring and committed BSL Teaching Assistant to work across specialist provisions in Gateshead, helping learners access education in an inclusive and supportive environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting learners who communicate using BSL
• Helping pupils engage confidently in lessons
• Promoting independence and positive communication
• Working alongside teachers and specialist staff to meet individual needs
• Travelling between different educational provisions across Gateshead

What we're looking for:

• A BSL qualification or relevant experience
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A patient, adaptable and proactive approach
• A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, as travel between provisions is required

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD and specialist training
• Dedicated consultant support
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Apply today and make a real difference to the lives of learners across Gateshead.

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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