BSL Teaching Assistant - North Tyneside

Do you have experience using British Sign Language and a passion for supporting young people with hearing impairments?

Protocol Education is recruiting a BSL Teaching Assistant to work within a specialist educational setting in North Tyneside.

Location: North Tyneside
Contract: Full-Time

About the Role

You will play a vital role in ensuring pupils can fully access education by supporting communication between students, teachers and support staff.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys building positive relationships and helping learners become confident, independent and successful.

What You'll Be Doing

• Providing communication support using BSL
• Supporting learning within classroom lessons
• Working with pupils on a 1:1 basis
• Adapting learning materials where required
• Promoting inclusion and independence
• Supporting language and communication development
• Encouraging participation in school life

We're Looking For

• BSL Level 2 or above preferred
• Experience working with children or young people desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Patient and supportive nature
• Passion for inclusive education

This Role Would Suit

• BSL Teaching Assistants
• Communication Support Workers
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Support Workers
• Learning Support Assistants