BSL Teaching Assistant – Gateshead (Full-Time)

Do you have British Sign Language (BSL) skills and a passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs?

We're looking for a dedicated BSL Teaching Assistant to join a specialist provision in Gateshead, supporting learners across a range of educational settings. This rewarding role is ideal for someone who is committed to inclusive education and helping every learner reach their full potential through effective communication and tailored support.

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free access to specialist training and CPD
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions
• A welcoming and supportive network of schools and specialist provisions

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting learners who use British Sign Language (BSL) to access learning
• Facilitating clear communication between learners, staff and peers
• Encouraging independence, confidence and engagement in the classroom
• Providing one-to-one and small group support tailored to individual needs
• Working across different specialist provisions within Gateshead, adapting to a variety of educational environments

What we're looking for:

• A BSL qualification or demonstrable experience using British Sign Language
• A patient, flexible and compassionate approach
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with learners and staff
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, as travel between different provisions across Gateshead is an essential part of the role

If you're passionate about making education accessible and creating positive outcomes for learners, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help every learner thrive through communication, inclusion and support.

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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