Deaf Inclusion Worker - The Spires College
- Torbay, Devon, Torquay
- Full Time
- Please see the advert text for the salary details
Salary: Grade F, SCP 12 -17 - £28,598 to £31,022 pro-rata (actual salary £22,943 to £24,887)
*A national pay award is currently being negotiated with workers’ unions and is pending agreement. Therefore, the salary will be higher than published.
Contract type: One year contract – 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027 (with the possibility of extending)
We are seeking to appoint a British Sign Language communicator to support a deaf student and raise BSL awareness throughout the College.
The successful candidate will communicate for the student using BSL throughout the school day, interpreting oral deliveries during lessons so that the student has full access to the curriculum and can reach their potential. They will also fully support the development of the student’s identity as a BSL user and work with College staff to raise and maintain standards of BSL so that the student is fully included socially.
We are passionate about the importance of inclusion and strongly believe that high quality support is a key factor in ensuring academic success. If you share these views and are dedicated to bringing positive outcomes for all young people then this could be the perfect role for you.
The Spires College is a close community, with a shared desire to be the best we can be. As a School we are committed to staff’s professional development and invest heavily in ensuring everyone has the support required to be able to carry out their role to a high standard.
We offer:
- a high level of support for all new staff;
- the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and agencies beyond the College;
- an exciting and stimulating place to work in a friendly environment;
- a modern, purpose-built building and excellent facilities;
- be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
- An exceptional staff benefits package including free 24/7 counselling, legal and information line; critical incident advice and telephone support; online health portal; access to various salary-sacrifice schemes and free onsite gym access.
- A free annual flu vaccination.
You will:
- have a current BSL qualification at Level 3 or above
- have a current Cued Speech qualification at Level 2 or above;
- be enthusiastic about giving young people the best possible start in life;
- ideally have experience of working with people with SEND;
- be professional, enthusiastic, self-motivating and able to demonstrate flexibility in your approach;
- be confident to lead the learning of individual students and small groups;
- be able to equip students with personalised strategies to become independent in education and life;
- have a caring and patient nature, and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- be a team player, and be able to contribute to the shared responsibility ethos of our school;
- have or be prepared to have an up-to-date knowledge of the new SEND code of practice.
The Spires College is a co-educational, 11-18 Bilateral School with a selective stream. We are a friendly, caring school which puts the needs of our children at the heart of all we do and are committed to improving outcomes for young people.
The College is committed to safeguarding and to the promotion of the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with barred list information.
For further details about the post including what our staff think about working here and how to apply, please visit https://www.thespirescollege.com/page/?title=Staff+Vacancies&pid=132 or contact our HR Officer using the email address: jobs@thespirescollege.com. Please use “Deaf Inclusion Support Worker” as your subject.
Apply by 9am on Thursday 14 May 2026.
Interview Date: Will take place w/c 18 May 2026.
Job Details
- OrganisationOther Organisations
- Work LocationTorbayDevonTorquay
- Work Postcode
TQ1 3PE
- Reference
AC6362
- Occupational GroupEducation Support
- Salary Details
Please see the advert text for the salary details
- Job TermFixed
- Appointment TypeFull Time
- Hours
35.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per annum
- Closing Date
13/05/2026
- DBS Check Required
Yes