BSL Support Worker

TeacherActive; West of England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding support

CPD access

Competitive pay rates

Referral bonus £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a British Sign Language (BSL) support worker for a Bristol specialist education setting. The role involves interpreting between BSL and English for Deaf and hard of hearing learners and staff, helping to ensure inclusive access to lessons and school activities.

The successful candidate will hold an NVQ Level 6 in BSL interpretation (or equivalent) with current RSLI/TSLI registration, GCSE English at A–C, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 6 qualification (or equivalent) in BSL interpretation
• Current RSLI or TSLI registration
• Experience interpreting between BSL and English
• GCSE English at grade A–C or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities
• Flexibility to travel between school sites

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL to English and English to BSL interpretation for Deaf and hard of hearing learners and colleagues
• Support communication across lessons, meetings, training sessions, and everyday school activities to enable equal access to learning and school life

Job description

South West/ temporary / £14.26 - 18.00 per hour

Location: Bristol
Start date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 to £18.00 per hour

Are you a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) professional who wants to make a positive difference in an inclusive education setting?

Do you have experience supporting Deaf and hard of hearing learners to access education, communication, and wider school life?

TeacherActive is working with a specialist education setting in Bristol to recruit a BSL support worker. The school places accessible communication and inclusive practice at the heart of its approach, creating an environment where learners and staff can participate fully and feel supported.

The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis from September 2026 until August 2027, with the potential to continue beyond this date.

As a BSL support worker, you will provide BSL to English and English to BSL interpretation for Deaf and hard of hearing learners and colleagues. You will support communication across lessons, meetings, training sessions, and everyday school activities, helping to provide equal access to learning and school life.

The successful BSL support worker will have:

• NVQ Level 6 qualification, or equivalent, in BSL interpretation
• Current RSLI or TSLI registration
• Experience interpreting between BSL and English
• GCSE English at grade A to C, or equivalent
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and use initiative
• Flexibility to travel between school sites when required

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout our straightforward onboarding process
• Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
• Market-leading rates of pay
• The TeacherActive Referral Scheme, where you can receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and conditions apply

TeacherActive staff are paid through PAYE, helping ensure the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are made, with no administration charges deducted from your pay.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.