Communication Support Worker

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children in North London is seeking a Communication Support Worker. The role supports deaf pupils across primary and secondary settings with a start date in November 2026. This permanent, part-time post aligns with school hours and offers pro-rated conditions for 32.50 hours per week.

Applicants should have a deaf awareness background and childcare qualifications. We encourage applications for the three vacancies (primary, secondary, maternity cover) and emphasise

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting deaf pupils.
• An understanding of deafness and other special needs (desirable).
• A qualification in/understanding of childcare.
• BSL qualification (Level 3).
• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills.
• A commitment to equal opportunities.
• Experience in positive handling desirable.
• Experience in intimate care desirable.

Skills

Communication skills

Deaf awareness

Energy and enthusiasm

Equal opportunities

Education

BSL Level 3

Childcare qualification/understanding

Job description

Position: Communication Support Worker

Salary: Scale 5/6 (Points 12 to 20) – Depending on experience and qualifications £33,609 – £37,793

Hours of work: Part Time 32.50 per week (to be pro-rated)

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Start date : November 2026

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London
We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 – 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill.

Job Description

There Are 3 Current Vacancies

• CSW (Primary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026
• CSW (Secondary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026
• CSW (Secondary-based | Maternity Cover 4th Jan 2027 to 31st July 2027 If you have a preference, please state which post you are applying for on the application form.

We are looking for a Communication Support Worker with experience of supporting deaf pupils. The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of deafness and other special needs (desirable)
• A qualification in/understanding of childcare
• BSL qualification (Level 3)
• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience in positive handling desirable
• Experience in intimate care desirable

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching, and have:

• Friendly, supportive staff
• A pleasant learning environment with a child centred approach
• Training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.