Job Title: BSL Teaching Assistant (Level 2+) - September Start
Location: Leeds
Pay: £110-£150 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term-time only
Start Date: September 2025
Every pupil deserves to be heard. You can help make that happen.
We're on the lookout for a British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistant (Level 2 or above) to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Leeds this September. If you're passionate about making communication accessible for all and want to be part of a school where inclusion is the real deal-not just a line in the prospectus-you'll fit right in.
What you'll be doing:
Supporting students with hearing impairments across mainstream lessons and small group settings
Helping pupils access learning, grow in confidence, and feel fully seen and supported
Collaborating closely with teaching and support staff to tailor the learning experience
Why this school?
This is a place where inclusion runs through everything. The leadership team is switched-on and supportive, and their SEND provision is something to be proud of. You'll be surrounded by people who champion their support staff and genuinely invest in their development.
What we're looking for:
A Level 2 (or above) BSL qualification
Experience working with young people with hearing impairments
Calm, clear communication skills and a collaborative spirit
A flexible, pupil-centred approach that adapts to individual needs
Bonus points if you're Thrive trained! If not, no worries-you'll have access to our free online Thrive training to boost your toolkit.
What you get with Protocol Education:
️ Weekly PAYE pay-no umbrella hassle
️ FREE access to our online CPD Academy
️ A friendly, local consultant who really gets to know you
️ Roles that match your skills and your values
Ready to make your next move count? Apply now and let's start your September with purpose.
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.
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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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