Specialist Support Worker
About this role
Bradford Council - Specialist Support Worker (Deaf Children)
Organization: Bradford Council / Deaf & MSI Children Service (via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency)
Location: Hanson Academy Resourced Provision for Deaf Children and Young People, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Term-Time Only (32.5 hours per week)
Salary Range: Band 7 (Hourly rate from £14.59 to £16.08 dependent on experience)
Application Closing Date: 21 September 2026
Job Introduction
Could you help transform the educational experience of Deaf children and young people?
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Bradford Council to recruit a dedicated Specialist Support Worker to join Bradford's Deaf & MSI Children Service.
Working initially at the Hanson Delta Academy Local Authority-led Resourced Provision for Deaf Children and Young People, you will collaborate with specialist professionals to support communication, learning, and wellbeing for Deaf learners. Bradford Council’s vision is to provide high-quality support through transformational learning experiences so that all children and young people can flourish, make excellent holistic progress, and successfully transition to responsible citizens.
About the Role
As a Specialist Support Worker, you will play a vital, hands-on role in empowering Deaf learners and championing inclusion. Key responsibilities include:
Supporting communication, learning, and holistic wellbeing for Deaf children and young people within a specialist educational setting.
Working alongside specialist professionals and educators in an integrated, collaborative team environment.
Applying British Sign Language (BSL) skills to facilitate effective communication and learning access.
Promoting positive educational and developmental outcomes for students.
About You
We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic individual with a commitment to inclusion and supporting positive outcomes. Essential requirements include:
Minimum BSL Level 2 proficiency.
Experience working with children and young people.
A strong passion for inclusive education, accessibility, and supporting Deaf learners.
Adaptability, warmth, and a collaborative team-player mindset.
Why Work for Bradford Council?
Bradford Council offers a supportive, inclusive, and culturally diverse working environment with great employee benefits, including:
Planned continuous professional development (CPD) relevant to your role
Access to wellbeing support and resources
Local Government Pension Scheme and employee support offers
Access to the RESPECT Allyship Programme and employee wellbeing initiatives