Communication Support Worker

What skills and experience we're looking for

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

What the school offers its staff

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 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.

Further details about the role

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.