Communication Support: British Sign Language (BSL)

Bracknell Schools; Priestwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Priestwood is seeking an experienced Communication Support Worker to assist a profoundly deaf Key Stage 1 learner. The position requires a Level 3 certificate in British Sign Language and a commitment to an inclusive educational approach. Responsibilities include collaborating on communication strategies such as PEX and Makaton. The role promises professional development and employee support programs.

Benefits

Employee Assistance programme

Financial and legal support

Specialist information services

Qualifications

• Experienced communication support worker.
• Proficient in British Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Support a profoundly deaf Key Stage 1 learner in their education journey.
• Collaborate with the school’s total communication approach, including PEX and Makaton.
• Engage with the learner’s home BSL communication.

Skills

British Sign Language

Communication Support

Education

Level 3 British Sign Language license or certificate

Job description

Overview

We are looking to appoint an experienced Communication Support Worker in possession of a Level 3 license/certificate in British Sign Language to work with and support a profoundly deaf Key Stage 1 learner through their education journey from September 2025. The learner uses BSL at home and engages with the school's total communication approach e.g. PEX and Makaton.

About Kennel Lane School

Kennel Lane School is a modern, vibrant and inclusive special school catering for the needs of learners who have a wide range of learning difficulties, aged from 3-19. We offer an exciting learning community where every individual is valued and nurtured. Our stimulating learning environment showcases our learners' love of learning. Our innovative teaching and learning approach ensures the best outcomes for our learners through a wide and varied curriculum. We are strongly committed to providing high quality professional development for all our staff. We strongly support and facilitate collaborative work across the school and in partnership with other schools. The wellbeing of our staff is an important priority therefore we provide opportunities to ensure that we value their hard work and dedication.

Responsibilities

• Support a profoundly deaf Key Stage 1 learner in their education journey.
• Collaborate with the school’s total communication approach, including PEX and Makaton.
• Engage with the learner’s home BSL communication.

Qualifications

• Level 3 British Sign Language license or certificate.
• Experienced communication support worker.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance programme offering a range of services including in‑moment support and counselling for work and home‑life issues.
• Financial and legal support.
• Specialist information services e.g. childcare.
• 24‑hour a day access.