Job description

Position: Communication Support Worker

Salary: Scale 5/6 (Points 12 to 20) – Depending on experience and qualifications £33,609 – £37,793

Hours of work: Part Time 32.50 per week (to be pro-rated)

Contract Term: Permanent

Closing Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews: Monday 9th November 2026

Start date : November 2026

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.

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.

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. For further information and an application pack please
visit the school website

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

As a school, we embrace diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the essential selection criteria.

In line with our safeguarding practices, we are unable to accept CV’s.