Communication Support Workers

Job description

Communication Support Workers

Full Time or Part Time | Permanent | Term-time

Location: London

Salary: £31,000 – £36,000 per annum pro rata

Are you a BSL Level 3+ qualified Communication Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting deaf and hard of hearing students?

About the Role

An education provider in London is seeking Communication Support Workers to join its team, helping deaf and hard of hearing students access their learning and achieve their potential. You'll work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure students can participate fully in lessons, trips and wider college activities.

This is a permanent role with a start date of August 2026. Full-time and part-time hours are available.

Your responsibilities will include:

Providing BSL and communication support in the classroom.

Supporting deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.

Adapting learning materials and curriculum content.

Working closely with teaching and support staff.

Supporting students with EHCPs and monitoring their progress.

Promoting deaf awareness across the college.

Supporting students during trips, visits and other activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

BSL Level 3 or above

Strong signing skills

Experience supporting deaf or hard of hearing people

Strong communication and teamwork skills

A flexible and student-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

Experience within an education setting

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

If you're ready to use your BSL skills to make a real difference to students' learning, we'd love to hear from you.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London South East

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-11-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English