BSL Support Worker

BSL support worker

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

TeacherActive staff are paid through PAYE, helping ensure the correct tax and National Insurance contributions are made, with no administration charges deducted from your pay.

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.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment