SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL
Protocol Education
£77 - 90 per day + PAYE
DN2 4AB
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About Protocol Education
Protocol Education find jobs for teachers, teaching assistants and tutors in schools in England. They cover supply and permanent jobs in schools.
Job description from Protocol Education
Our SEN school in Doncaster is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant who is proficient in British Sign Language (BSL) to support our students with special educational needs.
Responsibilities:
- Providing one-to-one support for students with special educational needs
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of lessons under the direction of the class teacher
- Supporting students with their personal care needs if needs be
- Using British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate with students who have hearing impairments
- Establishing positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues
- Assisting with the monitoring and assessment of students’ progress
- Translating lessons into BSL for students
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children with special educational needs is a bonus but not a necessity.
- A qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) at Level 2 or above
- A patient and caring approach to working with children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- An ability to work effectively as part of a team
Benefits:
- Continuous professional development opportunities
- Access to over a 100 CPD courses
- A Sector Specialist Dedicated consultant
- Numerous webinars to increase knowledge
- Refer a friend scheme
- A chance to make a real difference in the lives of children with special educational needs
If you are a passionate and dedicated SEN Teaching Assistant with BSL and you are looking for a new challenge, then we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a cover letter to [insert email address] by [insert deadline].
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.
Job insights from Breakroom
Teaching assistants
Teaching assistants support teachers and help children with their educational needs
What you’ll do as a teaching assistant:
- Support teachers in the classroom
- Support children with their educational needs
- Be responsible for the health and safety of children
- Listen, support and teach children
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Sitting
- Physical activities
- Using a computer
- Emotionally demanding duties
What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Protocol Education pay teaching assistants enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
43% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £10.90 per hour, and £11.95 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Protocol Education pay teaching assistants market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
79% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
77% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Protocol Education pay teaching assistants sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
50% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
75% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for teaching assistants to book a holiday at Protocol Education?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
77% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Protocol Education managers change teaching assistants shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
80% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for teaching assistants to take sick leave at Protocol Education?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people get proper breaks
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
85% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful for teaching assistants to work at Protocol Education?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
50% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
92% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do teaching assistants at Protocol Education recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get enough training
Do teaching assistants get enough training when they start at Protocol Education?
Most people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
83% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are teaching assistants given support to progress at Protocol Education?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 36% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office only partly understands what’s happening
Do teaching assistants think Protocol Education head office understands what's happening where they work?
Some people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
55% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do teaching assistants feel well informed about how Protocol Education is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2022 and November 2023.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
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