Communication Support Worker - Moordown St John's Primary School

Dorset Council UK; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority seeks a Communication Support Worker based in Bournemouth to assist a pupil who uses British Sign Language in both educational and interactive settings. The position requires a BSL Level 3 qualification and involves working 10 hours per week during term time. This role aims to ensure inclusion by bridging communication gaps, adapting materials, and supporting the development of the pupil’s skills. The ideal candidate should be highly motivated and have experience working with deaf individuals.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSL Level 3 qualified.
• Experience working with adults or children who are deaf preferred.
• Highly motivated individual.

Responsibilities

• Bridge communication for a pupil using BSL.
• Deliver teaching input with BSL and speech.
• Adapt activities and resources for inclusion.
• Develop pupil’s expressive and receptive skills.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Communication skills

Experience with deaf individuals

Adaptability

Education

BSL Level 3 qualification

Job description

Communication Support Worker

Grade 5 (SCP 12 - 15) BSL level 3 (£14.82 to £15.56 per hour) and Grade 6 (SCP 16 - 22) BSL level 6 (£15.82 to £17.47 per hour). Full time equivalent per annum: £28,598 - £33,699 (pro‑rated for 10 hours per week).

Contract: Fixed term linked to a specific pupil, 10 hours per week from February 2025 (term‑time only plus INSET days).

Working hours: 13:00 – 15:00 Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the communication barrier between a pupil who uses British Sign Language and hearing peers/adults to ensure inclusion.
• Deliver teacher input through combining British Sign Language and speech in all curriculum areas.
• Adapt activities, resources and materials to ensure pupil inclusion.
• Develop and progress the pupil’s expressive and receptive sign and spoken English.

Qualifications & Experience

Highly motivated individual, BSL level 3 qualified (minimum) with experience working with adults or children who are deaf. Experience with BSL is preferred.

Application Process

Applications may be made online via the Dorset Council vacancies website: https://jobs.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/.

Information packs may be downloaded from the school website or obtained from the School Office.

Employer Information

This role is UK based. Right to Work must be established. Successful candidates will undergo pre‑employment checks including Enhanced DBS clearance.

School’s commitment to safeguarding, preventing radicalisation and welfare of children is required of all staff.

Contact

Address: Moordown St John's CE Primary School, Vicarage Road, BOURNEMOUTH BH9 2SA
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk

Closing date: 23:30 Friday 2nd January 2026
Provisional interview date: Monday 12th January 2026