Communication Support Worker - Moordown St John's Primary School

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

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a part-time Communication Support Worker to support a profoundly deaf child in a mainstream school. The role requires at least a BSL level 3 qualification and experience with children who are deaf. Responsibilities include bridging communication barriers and adapting teaching methods. This fixed-term position offers a salary of £14.82 to £15.56 per hour and involves working 10 hours per week, term-time only. Applications close on 2nd January 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be BSL level 3 qualified.
• Experience in supporting children with communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a profoundly deaf child in a mainstream school.
• Bridge the communication barrier using BSL and speech.
• Deliver teacher input using different teaching methods.
• Adapt activities for inclusion.

Skills

British Sign Language level 3

Experience working with deaf individuals

Job description

Communication Support Worker

Grade 5 (SCP 12 – 15) for BSL level 3 (£14.82 to £15.56 per hour)
Grade 6 (SCP 16 – 22) for BSL level 6 (£15.82 to £17.47 per hour)
Full time equivalent per annum (£28,598 - £33,699) Actual salary pro rated £6,611 - £7,790 Fixed term (linked a specific pupil)

Moordown St John's CE Primary School is seeking to appoint a Communication Support Worker on a fixed term contract of 10 hours per week from February 2025 (term-time only plus INSET days).

Working hours will be: 13.00 – 15.00 Monday to Friday

We are looking for a highly motivated and BSL level 3 qualified (as a minimum) communication worker to support a profoundly deaf child in our mainstream school, who has just begun learning spoken English and who uses British Sign Language to communicate.

If you have experience of working with adults or children who are deaf, we would love to hear from you.

Key Tasks

• 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 inclusion of pupil
• Develop and progress pupil’s expressive and receptive sign and spoken English

Application

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 are available from the School Office either by collection or by sending a large stamped addressed envelope (with large letter stamp attached) to the school address.

Additional Information

This School values the diversity of our workforce and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

The School is committed to safeguarding, preventing radicalisation and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo vigorous pre‑employment checks including Enhanced DBS clearance in line with the Government's safer recruitment guidelines.

This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be established as part of the appointment process.

Contact

For further information please contact: Kerri Chant
Address : Moordown St John's CE Primary School, Vicarage Road, BOURNEMOUTH BH9 2SA
Telephone [phone]
Email: [email protected]
School website: www.st-johns.bournemouth.sch.uk

Closing date

23.30 on Friday 2nd January 2026

Provisional interview date

Monday 12th January 2026