Part-Time BSL Communication Support for Deaf Learners

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

30 hours per week

Sept 2026–July 2027 contract

Supportive collaborative environment

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate in London is seeking several Communication Support Workers to join our learning support team for a September 2026 start through July 2027. The roles involve working with deaf and hard of hearing learners across curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support to help them access their studies and achieve their potential.

Candidates from education, schools, specialist education, residential care, or support work are welcome.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent) required.
• Proven experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired learners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting learners.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality communication and learning support to deaf learners across curriculum areas.
• Assist learners to access their studies and assessments.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to support inclusion and learning.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and DBS checks as required.

Skills

BSL Level 4 or 6

Experience supporting deaf or hearing‑

Excellent communication and inter‑

Flexible and proactive approach to

Ability to build positive relatio

Job description

Dovetail and Slate in London is seeking several Communication Support Workers to join our learning support team for a September 2026 start through July 2027. The roles involve working with deaf and hard of hearing learners across curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support to help them access their studies and achieve their potential.

Candidates from education, schools, specialist education, residential care, or support work are welcome.