Communication Support Workers

Dovetail and Slate; City Of London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting Communication Support Workers for a London education setting. This permanent role offers either full‑time or part‑time hours with a term‑time schedule, starting August 2026.

You will help deaf and hard of hearing students access lessons and participate in college activities, working alongside teaching staff to remove barriers to learning. The role requires strong BSL skills (Level 3+) and a committed, student‑focused approach.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 or above and strong signing skills.
• Experience supporting deaf or hard of hearing people with good communication.
• Flexible, student‑focused approach and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL and communication support in the classroom.
• Support deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.
• Adapt learning materials and curriculum content.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff.
• Support students with EHCPs and monitor progress.
• Promote deaf awareness across the college and assist during trips.

Skills

BSL Level 3+

Signing skills

Experience supporting deaf or hard of‑

Communication and teamwork

Flexible and student‑focused

Job description

Communication Support Workers

Full Time or Part Time | Permanent | Term-time

Location: London

Salary: £31,000 – £36,000 per annum pro rata

About the Role

An education provider in London is seeking Communication Support Workers to join its team, helping deaf and hard of hearing students access their learning and achieve their potential. You'll work closely with teaching and support staff to ensure students can participate fully in lessons, trips and wider college activities.

This is a permanent role with a start date of August 2026. Full-time and part-time hours are available.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing BSL and communication support in the classroom.
• Supporting deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.
• Adapting learning materials and curriculum content.
• Working closely with teaching and support staff.
• Supporting students with EHCPs and monitoring their progress.
• Promoting deaf awareness across the college.
• Supporting students during trips, visits and other activities.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• BSL Level 3 or above
• Strong signing skills
• Experience supporting deaf or hard of hearing peopleStrong communication and teamwork skills
• A flexible and student-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience within an education setting

Please note: sponsorship is not available for this role.

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.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

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