Communication Support Worker

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.

Salary: Scale 5/6 (Points 12 to 20) - Depending on experience and qualifications

Full-Time Equivalent Salary:  £33,609 - £37,793 (FTE = 36 hours)

Actual Hours per week: 32.50 (the salary above will be pro-rated)

Hours:  Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)

Weeks per year: Term time only (40 weeks)

Blanche Nevile School for Deaf Children, North London

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 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

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.