Communication Support Worker BSL Level 6 - Maternity Cover

Arthur Bugler Primary School, Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, SS17 7BQ

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st December 2026

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,963.84 - £29,760.60 Annually (FTE)

Communication Support Worker BSL Level 6 - Maternity Cover job summary

Communication Support Worker BSL Level 6 (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Thurrock Band C Point 13 - 19

£25,963.84 - £29,760.60 (actual salary per annum)

37 hours per week: Monday - Thursday 8am to 4pm; Friday 8am to 3:30pm (30 minute unpaid break)

38 weeks of the year - term time plus inset days

Start Date: 1st December 2026

Fixed Term to 30th November 2027

Are you passionate about helping primary age deaf and hearing-impaired children thrive in school and achieve their full potential?

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and dedicated Communication Support Worker to join our team and provide high-quality support for our hearing-impaired students within Key Stage 2. Working closely with teachers, families and specialist professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring pupils can fully access learning, develop confidence and participate in every aspect of school life.

Through the use of British Sign Language (BSL) and other communication strategies, you will help break down barriers to learning, promote independence and support students both inside and outside the classroom. The role also includes delivering targeted interventions, adapting learning resources and contributing to a fully inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

The successful candidate will hold a minimum of BSL Level 6 qualification and/or use BSL as their first or primary language.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion inclusion and participation by enabling hearing-impaired students to access learning and engage fully in classroom, playground and wider school activities.
• Provide specialist communication support through British Sign Language, transcription and other appropriate communication methods.
• Adapt learning materials and resources to meet individual needs and maximise access to the curriculum.
• Deliver targeted intervention programmes that support communication, language development, confidence and academic progress.
• Support students across the school day, including lessons, assessments, educational visits, performances, sports activities and social times.
• Monitor progress and contribute to planning, maintaining accurate records and working with colleagues to develop effective support strategies.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, families and external professionals to promote positive outcomes for students.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and contribute to a culture of best practice, inclusion and continuous improvement.

We are seeking someone who is:

• Passionate about supporting deaf and hearing-impaired children and young people.
• An excellent communicator with strong BSL skills.
• Proactive, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Committed to promoting independence, inclusion and high aspirations for every child.
• Organised, reflective and eager to develop their professional expertise.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to the educational experience and life chances of hearing-impaired students within a supportive and innovative school community.

Arthur Bugler Primary School is a member of the Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust, with twelve member schools within Essex. All schools in the Trust work in equal partnership and are members of the schools’ Co-operative Society. Our Co-operative Values focus on enabling all students to achieve their potential both academically and as young people. 

What the school can offer:  

• 2-week October half term 
• Recognition of continuous service 
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Excellent CPD opportunities
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools
• The support of an experienced family of schools 
• National Conditions of Service
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme 
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff
• Wider support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance.

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply nowor you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Liz Anderson hr@osborne.coopor 01375 648901. As a trust, we welcome applications from colleagues from all backgrounds.

Arthur Bugler Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. The Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date: Wednesday 30th September at midday

Interview date: Tuesday 6th October 2026

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate before the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Arthur Bugler Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 406 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Arthur Bugler Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/arthur-bugler-primary-school-stanford-le-hope

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