Communication Support Worker

Blanche Nevile School, London, N10 1NJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 November 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.50 hours a week, Monday to Friday, Term Time (40 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: Between £33,609 and £37,793

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Communication Support Worker with experience of supporting deaf pupils. The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of deafness and other special needs (desirable)
• A qualification in/understanding of childcare
• BSL qualification (Level 3)
• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills
• A commitment to equal opportunities
• Experience in positive handling desirable

Experience in intimate care desirable

What the school offers its staff

We are an exciting, innovative and successful provision for deaf children aged 3 - 16. The Primary school is co-located with Highgate Primary School and the Secondary school is co-located with Fortismere School, Muswell Hill.

Although a post may be primarily based at one of our sites (Primary or Secondary), the expectation is that staff may also work at the other site.

We offer the best of both worlds through quality inclusion and small class specialist teaching, and have:

• Friendly, supportive staff
• A pleasant learning environment with a child centred approach
• Training opportunities including learning British Sign Language (BSL)
• Motivated and delightful students who are keen to learn

An informal visit to the school is warmly welcomed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

There are 3 current vacancies:

1. CSW (Primary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026

2. CSW (Secondary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026

3. CSW (Secondary-based | Maternity Cover 4th Jan 2027 to 31st July 2027

If you have a preference, please state which post you are applying for on the application form.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Blanche Nevile School

• Organisation type: Special school, ages 3 to 16
• Size: 97 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Blanche Nevile School website
• Email address: sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/blanche-nevile-school

Special School for the Hearing Impaired

Arranging a visit to Blanche Nevile School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@blanchenevile.org.uk.

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