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BSL Teaching Assistant

Job Posted: 19 days ago

Salary: £ 100 - 170 / Day
Job Type: Contract
Location: Leeds

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

BSL Teaching Assistant Jobs in Leeds -  September 2026 Starts

Location: Leeds
Pay: £93 to £130 per day (PAYE)
Job Type: Full-time & Long-term
Start Date: September 2026

Looking for a BSL Teaching Assistant job in Leeds?

If you're a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant with a passion for helping children succeed, we'd love to hear from you.

Protocol Education is working with welcoming and inclusive schools across Leeds looking for experienced British Sign Language (BSL) Teaching Assistants to support pupils with hearing impairments and additional learning needs.

This is your chance to make a genuine difference every day, helping children access learning, build confidence and thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

What you'll be doing

No two days are ever quite the same, but you'll spend your time:

Supporting pupils with hearing impairments on a one-to-one basis and in small groups
Using British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication throughout the school day
Helping pupils take part in lessons and classroom activities with confidence
Encouraging independence, social development and positive relationships
Working closely with teachers, SENCOs, parents and external professionals
Creating a calm, inclusive and supportive learning environment where every child can flourish

What we're looking for

You'll be a great fit if you have:

BSL Level 3 qualification or above (preferred)
Experience working with children or young people in education or care settings
Experience supporting pupils with SEND, SEMH, hearing impairments or additional needs
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A patient, calm and nurturing approach
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
Experience in any of the following roles would be highly beneficial:

BSL Teaching Assistant
SEN Teaching Assistant
SEND Teaching Assistant
Learning Support Assistant
Communication Support Worker
Hearing Impairment Support Assistant
Classroom Support Assistant

Why choose Protocol Education?

We're here to make finding your next role as straightforward as possible. When you join us, you'll receive:

Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella company deductions
FREE access to our online CPD Academy
A dedicated education consultant who gets to know you
Opportunities across mainstream, SEND and specialist schools throughout Leeds
Flexible work alongside long-term and permanent opportunities
A simple registration process and ongoing support throughout your placement
At Protocol Education, we know that brilliant support staff change lives. Whether you're helping a child communicate for the first time or giving them the confidence to join in with their classmates, the impact you make lasts far beyond the classroom.

Ready for your next BSL Teaching Assistant role in Leeds?

If you're looking for a rewarding BSL Teaching Assistant job in Leeds, we'd love to help you find the right school.

Apply today and one of our friendly consultants will be in touch to discuss current opportunities and help you take the next step in your education career.

Safeguarding Statement

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the Protocol Education website for our full safeguarding policy, compliance process and enhanced DBS requirements.

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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.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

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