BSL/Sign Language Specialist

BSL/Sign Language Specialist

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Temporary | Contract | 30 Hours per Week
Location: London
Are you an experienced BSL communicator looking to support learners in further education?
About the Role
A further education provider in London is looking for several BSL/Sign Language Specialists to join their team from September 2026. You'll work closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support to deaf and hearing-impaired learners.
This opportunity would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including further education, schools, specialist education, residential care, supported living, or support work.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing high-quality communication and learning support to deaf and hearing-impaired learners.
Working closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent)
Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learners
The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
Desirable (but not essential):
Experience as a BSL Interpreter
Experience as a Communication Support Worker
Experience as a Teacher of the Deaf
Experience as a Learning Support Practitioner or Learning Support Assistant
Experience as a Specialist Support Worker, SEND Support Worker or Deaf Support Worker
Experience as a Teaching Assistant (BSL) or Education Support Worker
What We Offer
September 2026 start
30 hours per week
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
If you're passionate about supporting learners and have the BSL skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
Important Notice
Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.
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.
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