BSL/Sign Language Specialist
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Job Description
BSL/Sign Language Specialist
Temporary | Contract | 30 Hours per Week
Location: London
Are you an experienced BSL communicator looking to support learners in further education?
About the Role
A further education provider in London is looking for several BSL/Sign Language Specialists to join their team from September 2026. You'll work closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support to deaf and hearing-impaired learners.
This opportunity would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including further education, schools, specialist education, residential care, supported living, or support work.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing high-quality communication and learning support to deaf and hearing-impaired learners.
- Working closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learners
- The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience as a BSL Interpreter
- Experience as a Communication Support Worker
- Experience as a Teacher of the Deaf
- Experience as a Learning Support Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant
- Experience as a Specialist Support Worker, SEND Support Worker or Deaf Support Worker
- Experience as a Teaching Assistant (BSL) or Education Support Worker
What We Offer
- September 2026 start
- 30 hours per week
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
If you're passionate about supporting learners and have the BSL skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
What's on Offer
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
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. 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. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Josh Taylor
Principal Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent)
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible and proactive approach to supporting learners
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
Benefits
- • Supportive and collaborative working environment
- • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
Skills & Qualifications
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