Teaching Assistant with BSL

Location: Leeds
Job Type: Contract
Reference: 311035262
Salary: £100 - £145/day + CPD & PAYE
Job Published: 28 June 2026

BSL Teaching Assistant

Location: Leeds
Pay: £90–£110 per day
Job Type: Full-time | Long-term
Start Date: Immediate / September 2025

Are you an experienced BSL Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in Leeds?

Protocol Education is currently recruiting for a dedicated and compassionate BSL Teaching Assistant to support pupils with hearing impairments in a welcoming and inclusive school setting.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with British Sign Language (BSL) skills who is passionate about supporting children with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and helping pupils thrive in the classroom.

The Role

As a BSL Teaching Assistant, you will:

  • Provide 1:1 and small group support for pupils with hearing impairments
  • Use British Sign Language (BSL) to support communication and learning
  • Help pupils access lessons and classroom activities
  • Support social development, confidence, and independence
  • Work closely with teachers, SENCOs, and external professionals
  • Create a positive, safe, and inclusive learning environment

Requirements

To be considered for this BSL Teaching Assistant role, you should have:

  • BSL Level 3 qualification or above (preferred)
  • Experience working with children, young people, or within education
  • Experience supporting pupils with SEMH & SEND
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A calm, patient, and nurturing approach

Experience in roles such as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, SEN Teaching Assistant, or Communication Support Worker is highly desirable.

What Protocol Education Offers

  • Competitive daily pay through PAYE
  • No umbrella company deductions
  • FREE access to CPD and training courses
  • Dedicated consultant support
  • Opportunities in mainstream and specialist SEND settings
  • Flexible and long-term opportunities across Manchester

At Protocol Education, we know great support staff change lives. Your work will help pupils feel confident, included, and able to achieve their full potential.

If you are a skilled BSL Teaching Assistant ready for your next role in Leeds, apply today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see Protocol Education’s website for full safeguarding and DBS requirements.