Communication Support Worker

Location: East London

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 30 hours per week

Start Date: September 2026

Contract End: July 2027

An exciting opportunity has become available for several experienced Communication Support Worker to join a supportive education provider in East London from September 2026.

We are looking for enthusiastic professionals who are passionate about supporting deaf and hearing-impaired learners to achieve their full potential. The successful candidates will work closely with students across a variety of curriculum areas, providing high-quality communication and learning support.

This opportunity would suit candidates from a range of backgrounds, including Further Education, schools, specialist education, residential care, supported living, or support work.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:

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• BSL Level 4 or 6 (or equivalent)
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• Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired individuals
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learners
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• The ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
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Experience in any of the following roles would be highly desirable:

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• BSL Interpreter
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• Communication Support Worker
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• Teacher of the Deaf
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• Learning Support Practitioner
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• Learning Support Assistant
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• Specialist Support Worker
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• SEND Support Worker
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• Deaf Support Worker
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• Teaching Assistant (BSL)
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• Education Support Worker
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• September 2026 start
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• Temporary contract until July 2027
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• 30 hours per week
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people
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• Competitive hourly pay
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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 or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.

DISCLAIMER

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.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters.

Dovetail and Slate Limited.

Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Business.