Communication Support Workers

About the company

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.

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.

Your tasks

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.

Requirements

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

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

What we offer

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

How to apply

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

Other

Communication Support Workers Full Time or Part Time | Permanent | Term-time

Location: London

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

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.