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
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.
Job Description
There Are 3 Current Vacancies
- CSW (Primary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026
- CSW (Secondary-based) | Permanent | Start Date November 2026
- 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.
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.
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Communication Support Worker employer: Haringey Council
Haringey Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community engagement and professional development. As a Curriculum Leader at Haringey Learns, you will benefit from a hybrid working model, access to continuous training opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on adult education in a vibrant London location.
