At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide interpreting services for deaf staff and students at City Lit.
- Company: Join London's largest adult learning provider with an outstanding Ofsted rating.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous course discounts, pension scheme, and more.
- Other info: Diverse and supportive environment encouraging underrepresented candidates.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact in a vibrant, inclusive community.
- Qualifications: CACDP BSL Level 4 or equivalent, with experience in interpreting.
The predicted salary is between 19760 - 23620 £ per year.
Location: Covent Garden
Salary: £19,760 - £23,620 per annum (£32,934 - £39,367 full time equivalent), dependent on experience and level of qualification.
Hours of Work: 21 hours per week across 3 days
Are you a skilled Communication Support Worker looking to make a meaningful impact and be part of an organisation that truly makes a difference? Then come join the Access, Inclusion and Study Support department at our ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rated College to offer an interpreting service as required for deaf staff within City Lit, and in class support for deaf students on City Lit courses.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience of effectively interpreting between BSL and English in a variety of settings, who is also confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL. The successful postholder will have an excellent command of written and spoken English and be able to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary Access, Inclusion and Study Support team, providing interpreting alone, as a co-worker and as part of a team.
Be Part of Our Community
City Lit is London's largest provider of learning for adults, inspiring over 30,000 students a year and offering more than 5,000 courses, online and face-to-face. As a leader in our field, who have been rated as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, we have a century’s reputation for delivering the highest quality student experience. Partnering with community organisations across London, we deliver bespoke projects that support individuals and communities.
Minimum qualification: CACDP British Sign Language (BSL) Level 4 Certificate, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
Desirable qualifications:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the NRCPD Code of Ethics for Sign Language Interpreters.
- Experience of using online platforms such as Zoom, Google Meets and Teams.
- Experience of effectively interpreting between British Sign Language (BSL) and English, and to be confident in the use of SSE as an alternative to BSL.
- Knowledge of issues related to education and deaf people and the ability to explain and promote understanding of these issues to teaching staff and other students.
- One of the following would also be desirable: a deaf study related degree, a CSW qualification, a teaching qualification, or interpreter training.
Our generous rewards and benefits are numerous and wide-ranging, including flexible working, generous course discounts that include friends and family, our pension scheme plus life assurance and enhanced Family Friendly leave. There’s also a season ticket loan programme, entitlement to access the student discounts programme (Totum), cycle to work scheme, and discounted private healthcare and gym. We even offer free annual flu jabs!
Sited in London’s creative community of Covent Garden, City Lit is a thriving hub of learning and opportunity with a palpable sense of purpose and identity and a culture of equality and inclusivity. We know diversity fosters creativity and innovation and we are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented, including applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, those who have a disability and the LGBTQI+ community.
We provide a professional and supportive community that blends teaching and learning to deliver endless possibilities.
Closing Date: 31 August 2026. We reserve the right to close this role early should we receive a high volume of applications.
Interview Date: 16 and 17 September 2026
0.6 Communication Support Worker employer: CITY LIT
City Lit is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Covent Garden area of London, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and inclusivity. With a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, generous course discounts, and a supportive community dedicated to empowering adult learners. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of our students while enjoying a range of attractive benefits and a culture that values diversity and equality.
