Communication Support Worker

Dovetail and Slate; City Of London; Presencial; GBP 17.000 - 21.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Start Sep 2026

30 hours/week

Supportive environment

Make a difference to learners

Descripción de la vacante

Dovetail and Slate is seeking Communication Support Workers in London to assist deaf and hard of hearing learners across various curriculum areas. You will provide high-quality communication and learning support to help learners access their studies and reach their potential.

We welcome candidates from FE, schools, specialist education, residential care, or SEND support backgrounds. The role starts September 2026 and runs through to July 2027, with 30 hours per week and a collaborative working

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high-quality communication and learning support to deaf and hard of hearing learners across curriculum areas.
• Help learners access studies and achieve their potential.

Conocimientos

Experience supporting deaf/hearing-im‑

Excellent communication

Flexible and proactive

Relationship building

Educación

BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent)

Descripción del empleo

Communication Support Worker

Contract | 30 Hours per Week

Location: London

About the Role

A further education provider in London is looking for several Communication Support Workers to join their learning support team, with an anticipated start date of September 2026 running through to July 2027.

You'll work closely with deaf and hard of hearing learners across a variety of curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support that helps them access their studies and achieve their potential.

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

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, Teacher of the Deaf, Learning Support Practitioner, Learning Support Assistant, Specialist Support Worker, SEND Support Worker, Deaf Support Worker, Teaching Assistant (BSL) or Education Support Worker

What We Offer

• September 2026 start, contract running to July 2027
• 30 hours per week
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people

Safe Working

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.

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