Brynhyfryd Primary School: British Sign Language Communicator

Brynhyfryd Primary school is a thriving, happy, welcoming and inclusive school in the Brynhyfryd area of Swansea. We are seeking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant with British Sign Language Level 2/3 to join our team in the Early Years to provide 1:1 support for one of our reception pupils.

We are seeking a BSL communicator who:

• Is able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Has excellent communication skills and is committed to building positive relationships with pupils, parents and staff.
• Has experience of working in schools and in delivering high quality teaching and learning.
• Is committed to building on the school's success in teaching BSL to all learners
• Can enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning.
• Is committed to high standards and is willing to help develop high quality learning experiences.
• Will be willing to contribute to the broader life of the school community.
• Is able to work in a nurturing way to get the best out of every child.
• Has experience of working with children with a range of additional learning needs.

Please note, this is a term-time only contract.

We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability.

For further details, please see attached job description and person specification.

If you wish to visit the school, this can be booked via email to the school office at [email protected]

Closing Date: 19/06/26 at 12pm

Interviews: 25/06/26

To apply

Brynhyfryd Primary School - British Sign Language Communicator - Job description ( PDF, 413 KB )

Application form - school-based support staff ( Word doc, 134 KB )

Application forms can be downloaded from www.swansea.gov.uk and should be returned to:
Mrs Julie Dunn
Headteacher
Brynhyfryd Primary School
Llangyfelach Rd
Swansea.
SA5 9LN
or to [email protected]

Safeguarding
The Authority in line with the Corporate Safeguarding Policy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Authority expects all staff to undertake and keep up to date with mandatory safeguarding training for the both the protection of children and adults.

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

Last modified on 15 May 2026

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