Full-Time Teaching Assistant - Hearing Impaired Unit (Primary)
Posted 16 days 3 hours ago by Protocol Education Ltd
Job Title: Full-Time Teaching Assistant - Hearing Impaired Unit (Primary)
Location: Leeds (LS17)
Looking for a role where communication truly changes lives? We're supporting a welcoming primary school in LS17 with a specialist Deaf and Hearing Impaired Unit, and they're looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant who can use BSL or Makaton to support their pupils.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children across primary ages, helping them access learning, build confidence, and develop communication skills in a supportive and inclusive setting.
Your role will include:- Providing consistent support to deaf and hard of hearing pupils
- Using BSL or Makaton to aid communication and learning
- Supporting across 1:1, small groups, and whole-class settings
- Working collaboratively with teachers and specialist staff
- Experience with BSL or Makaton (essential)
- A caring, patient, and proactive approach
- Experience in SEND or education (preferred but not essential)
- Someone committed to making a long-term impact
- Stable, full-time role in a specialist provision
- Strong team support and ongoing training
- Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with pupils
If you're passionate about inclusive education and communication, we'd love to hear from you.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.