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Communication Support Workers

Dovetail Ref: BBBH188163
SEN & Support £31,000 – £36,000 pro rata permanent Term-time only mid Level 17 August 2026
West London, England

Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

Location: West London
Salary: £31,000 – £36,000 pro rata
Contract: Full-time or Part-time | Term-time

Communication Support Worker – BSL

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

We are recruiting Communication Support Workers to join an FE setting, helping students access their learning and achieve their potential.

The Role

  • Provide BSL/communication support in the classroom.
  • Support deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.
  • Adapt learning materials and curriculum content.
  • Work closely with teaching and support staff.
  • Support students with EHCPs and monitor progress.
  • Promote deaf awareness across the college.
  • Support students during trips, visits and wider activities.

About You

You'll need:

  • BSL Level 3 minimum.
  • Strong signing skills.
  • Experience supporting deaf/hard of hearing people.
  • Ideally, experience within an education setting.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • A flexible and student-focused approach.

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

Interested? Apply now or contact us for more information.

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.

Your Recruitment Consultant

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • BSL Level 3 minimum
  • Strong signing skills
  • Experience supporting deaf/hard of hearing people
  • Experience within an education setting (ideally)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Flexible and student-focused approach

Skills & Qualifications

BSLBritish Sign LanguageCommunication supportEHCP supportDeaf awarenessLearning materials adaptationCurriculum adaptation