At a Glance
- Tasks: Support Deaf and hard of hearing learners in an inclusive education setting.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with 20+ years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible hours, CPD courses, and a supportive team available 24/7.
- Other info: Opportunity for full-time or part-time work with potential for long-term placement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enhancing your BSL skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 6 in BSL interpretation and strong communication skills required.
Location: Bristol
Start date: September 2026
Pay: £14.25 to £18.00 per hour
Are you a qualified British Sign Language (BSL) professional who wants to make a positive difference in an inclusive education setting? Do you have experience supporting Deaf and hard of hearing learners to access education, communication, and wider school life?
TeacherActive is working with a specialist education setting in Bristol to recruit a BSL support worker. The school places accessible communication and inclusive practice at the heart of its approach, creating an environment where learners and staff can participate fully and feel supported.
The role is available on a full-time or part-time basis from September 2026 until August 2027, with the potential to continue beyond this date.
As a BSL support worker, you will provide BSL to English and English to BSL interpretation for Deaf and hard of hearing learners and colleagues. You will support communication across lessons, meetings, training sessions, and everyday school activities, helping to provide equal access to learning and school life.
The successful BSL support worker will have:
- NVQ Level 6 qualification, or equivalent, in BSL interpretation
- Current RSLI or TSLI registration
- Experience interpreting between BSL and English
- GCSE English at grade A to C, or equivalent
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and use initiative
- Flexibility to travel between school sites when required
In return, you can expect:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you throughout our straightforward onboarding process
- Access to CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
- Market-leading rates of pay
- The TeacherActive Referral Scheme, where you can receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and conditions apply
If you have the BSL qualifications and experience required and would like to support accessible education in Bristol, click Apply now and we will be in touch to discuss the role.
BSL Support Worker in Bristol employer: TeacherActive
At TeacherActive, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work culture that values the contributions of every team member. Our commitment to professional development ensures that our nursery practitioners have ample opportunities for growth and advancement, all while working in the vibrant community of Lymm, where you can make a meaningful impact on the lives of young children in their formative years.
