Full job descriptionBSL Learning Support Assistant – Newcastle upon Tyne (Full-Time)Are you passionate about making communication accessible and helping every learner feel seen, heard and supported?
We are recruiting a full-time BSL Learning Support Assistant in Newcastle upon Tyne within a specialist educational setting focused on inclusion, communication and personalised support.
This is a role where your British Sign Language skills can make an immediate and lasting difference, helping learners access education confidently and independently.
With Protocol Education, you’ll have support to help you thrive.
Why this role is rewarding
• Opportunity to use and develop your BSL skills daily
• Inclusive and supportive school environment
• Strong team culture with specialist support staff
• Free CPD and ongoing development through Protocol Education
Responsibilities
• Provide 1:1 and classroom support using British Sign Language
• Support communication between learners, teachers and peers
• Help adapt learning to ensure full access to lessons
• Encourage learner independence and confidence
• Build positive and trusting relationships
Skills & Qualities
• Level 2 or Level 3 BSL qualification preferred, or relevant experience
• Patient, empathetic and adaptable
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for inclusive education
Apply today and help break down barriers to learning.
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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