Dorset Council
Communication Support Worker TA - Beaucroft School
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Communication Support Worker TA - Beaucroft School
Communication Support Worker (CSW) Teaching Assistant
British Sign Language (BSL) Qualified Practitioner (Level 3 or above) Required
About the Role
We are seeking a Communication Support Worker (CSW) Teaching Assistant to join our team, on a unique opportunity to support a profoundly Deaf child with additional medical and physiotherapy needs. Your role will focus on enabling full participation in learning and school life through voiced BSL, advancing Deaf awareness, and contributing to a Deaf-friendly environment.
This position is full-time (32.5 hours per week), term-time only, with working hours between 8:45am and 3:45pm(lunch included). It is ideal for a passionate BSL professional committed to providing both individualised child support and whole-school impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Represent a Communication Support Worker (CSW) role specific to Deaf children, providing interactive BSL support to a SEN child who is profoundly Deaf.
- Facilitate the child’s access to the curriculum through voiced BSL, ensuring full participation in learning and school life activities.
- Promote Deaf awareness within the child’s classroom and across school, contributing to a Deaf-friendly culture.
- Collaborate with staff to adapt lesson delivery for inclusive, accessible learning—particularly via signed British Sign Language (BSL).
- Assist in monitoring and refining the child’s progress in line with educational, medical and developmental goals.
- Provide to-and-fro translation between Deaf and hearing communication environments with fluency.
- Background support for medical/physiotherapy related needs, where relevant to promoting pupil participation.
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Person Specification Requirements
Essential Criteria
- Qualified in British Sign Language (BSL) at Level 3 or above.
- Strong knowledge of British Sign Language Development Programme (BSLDP) frameworks.
- Prior experience working (preferably) as a Communication Support Worker, Sign Language Interpreter, or with Deaf children/youth in a school environment.
- Confidence in providing live, visible BSL (one-handed deaf manual BSL not acceptable).
- Experience in a special educational needs (SEN) supporting role, ideally with experience of disabled pupils.
- Ability to work flexibly between two school sites (as required).
- Committed to continuous professional development in Deaf-aware teaching and special education needs.
Ideal Experience & Requirements
- Current or previous teaching, special needs support or therapy experience.
- Awareness of a range of Deaf cultures, medical needs, and assistive technologies commonly used in Deaf education.
- Understanding of the British Educational Sign Language (BESL) culture, where applicable.
Competitive Benefits & Perks
Support Packages
- Ongoing CPD support including:
- Dorset Therapeutic Thinking (TADSS)
- Structured learning and coaching platforms.
- Supported wellbeing package, linked to Schools UK and Dorset Council initiatives.
- Valued, dedicated team environment: Staff encourages holistic staff professional and personal growth.
Work Environment
- Beaucroft School is a Foundation Special School catering for children and young people ages 4-19, including those with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD), physical and sensory challenges, among other complex needs.
- Personalised curriculum: Teaching integrates community engagement, practical learning, and practical school environment access.
- Dynamic and accessible community, with staff channeling collaborative support and community inclusion.
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Pay & Contract
- Salary range (Dorset Grade 8): £22,094 – £25,183 per annum.
- Annual salary based on term-time-only hours.
- Includes pro-rata pay per academic year, plus holiday entitlements.
- Flexible start date: Ideal start 1 September 2026; examined for suitable, capable candidates.
Beyond Work
- Safeguarding commitment: All line managers and candidates must adhere to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of a robust safeguarding protocol.
About Us
At Beaucroft Foundation School, we are determined to:
- Provide a inclusive learning environment where each child shines.
- The dedicated team supports pupils to thrive with imaginative, community-based pragmatic learning.
- Promote stiglised partnership approaches, ensuring therapeutic, physical, and cognitive needs are met.
For more about us see our website, Facebook, and Instagram (site link).
Remaining References
- Communications:
- HR contact details: Rachel Shaw, HR Manager.
- School Hours (Social Media / Phone Contact): Email incoming/school 01202 886083 for HR records.
Note: Applications are processed on a rolling basis; a competitive review stage may still occur at the advert date. Successful commitments will prompt interview invitations based on the specification.
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