BSL Communicator - Highworth Combined School & Nursery

Buckinghamshire Council; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in High Wycombe is seeking a qualified BSL Communicator to support hearing-impaired pupils aged 4-11 in mainstream classrooms. The role may be full or part-time, requiring a commitment of at least three days a week. Candidates should preferably possess a CACDP BSL Level 2 qualification and be willing to supervise children during lunch periods. The school values effective relationships with students and offers a supportive environment for staff.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of effective communication with children and adults.
• Capable of supporting children with hearing impairments in mainstream classrooms.
• Willingness to undertake further study if holding Level 1 BSL.

Responsibilities

• Support hearing-impaired pupils in mainstream classrooms.
• Assist children during lunchtime for 30 minutes.
• Work as part of a team in Hearing Support Provision.

Skills

BSL Level 2 qualification

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Education

CACDP BSL Level 2

Job description

BSL Communicator - Highworth Combined School & Nursery

Location: High Wycombe

If you have a track record of great practice, embrace change (but only where there is proven impact) and can form strong, successful relationships with children and adults alike, come and join us!

Actual salary for 3 days a week (19.5 hours) £11,168-£12,102

Actual salary for full time (32.5 hours) £18,613-£20,171

Contract Type Permanent

Hours Full or Part time (minimum 3 full days a week to include a Friday)

8.30am‑3.30pm with 30 minute lunch break

Closing Date for Applications 19 th January 2026

About us

Highworth is a large school that offers both delightful children and supportive and friendly staff. Please contact the school for further details.

We require a Communicator qualified in BSL to work with pupils aged between 4 and 11 years old. Working primarily in mainstream classrooms, the successful candidate will support one or two hearing‑impaired pupils and help them communicate more effectively with their class teacher and other hearing pupils. He/She will join the enthusiastic and energetic team of our Hearing Support Additional Resourced Provision. CACDP BSL Level 2 preferred or Level 1 with a willingness to undertake further study for BSL. The suitable candidate will also be required to supervise and assist the children during the lunchtime period for 30 minutes.

For more information please contact Mrs Maria Smith on 01494‑525534 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: Monday, 19 th January 2026. However, all applications will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews arranged accordingly.

About you

Please see job description/person specification attached.

Other information

All applicants must complete and return a Bucks County Council application form. For more information please contact Mrs Maria Smith on 01494‑525534 or email [e-mail].

Address: Highworth Combined School & Nursery, Highworth Close, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP13 7PH

Tel: 01494‑525534

Please note that applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Highworth Combined School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be requested for the successful candidate.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self‑disclosure form and return prior to interview.