You can get into this job through:
You can do a British Sign Language and deaf studies degree but it's not essential.
Entry requirements:
You can do a college qualification like:
You'll be expected to have a level 2 sign language qualification to get onto one of these courses.
You can do further qualifications at higher levels once you start work.
Entry requirements:
Entry requirements:
You may be able to find a job as an assistant communication support worker and complete a qualification while working.
You might find it easier to get a job if you get experience working or volunteering with children who are deaf or have hearing problems.
You can do sign language training with Signature or complete a certificate in Learning Support for Communication Support Workers.
Digital skills : to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
Skills:Communication support workers (CSWs) help deaf students in school.
In this role you could:
Location : You could work at a school, at a special needs school, at a college or at a university.
With experience you could:
You'll also find some opportunities to use sign language in theatre, television, multimedia production and courts of law. Signers are sometimes needed to interpret in interviews as well.