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Education BSL/Sign Language Specialist

Dovetail Ref: BBBH187701
SEN & Support £20 - £22.50 per hour temporary Term-time only · 30 hours/week · 44 weeks/year mid Level 5 August 2026
East London, England

Education Details

Further Education fe college

Job Description

BSL / Sign Language Specialist

Location: East London

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 30 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Contract End: July 2027

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for several experienced BSL / Sign Language Specialists to join a supportive education provider in East London from September 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about supporting deaf and hearing-impaired learners to achieve their full potential. The successful candidates will work closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support.

This opportunity would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including Further Education, schools, specialist education, residential care, supported living, or support work.

About You

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

  • BSL Level 4, 5 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

Experience in any of the following roles would be highly desirable:

  • BSL Interpreter
  • Communication Support Worker
  • Teacher of the Deaf
  • Learning Support Practitioner
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Specialist Support Worker
  • SEND Support Worker
  • Deaf Support Worker
  • Teaching Assistant (BSL)
  • Education Support Worker

What's on Offer

  • September 2026 start
  • Temporary contract until July 2027
  • 30 hours per week
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
  • Competitive hourly pay

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 or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

What's on Offer

  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Josh Taylor

Josh Taylor

Principal Recruitment Consultant

Requirements

  • BSL Level 4, 5 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

BSLSign LanguageCommunication supportLearning supportSEND supportDeaf supportInterpersonal skills