Facilitators
Join us to inspire young minds, share your BSL knowledge, and make a real difference.
We’re proud to team up with Talking Hands, a brilliant Sussex-based BSL centre. Together, we support Deaf awareness and help bring fun, engaging BSL learning to schools and communities.​​
Get in touch: bsl@soundwavesfoundation.org
Become a SWF British Sign Language Teacher
(for BSL Level 3+ Leaders) Nationwide
​We are reaching out to find BSL teachers/TA's/individuals (deaf and hearing) to facilitate BSL Primary and Secondary school clubs in your area.
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Courses can be run solo, or with a support facilitator if preferred.
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Classes are capped to 12 children max
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All resources are provided including; lesson plans, lesson slides, BSL resources, activities and arts and crafts.
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SWF will manage all communications with the school and administrate on your behalf.
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This will be a paid role.
Talking Hands can offer you training in delivering the course, a dedicated support group with other facilitators and a mentor if required.
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To join the team of facilitators we will need:
- BSL level 3 certificate or above
- Provide 2 references
- 2 IDs
- enhanced DBS
- 1st aid certificate (dependant on school)
- certificate of safeguarding
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We can help you with these!
Your Own BSL Club
(for BSL Level 3+ Leaders)
Nationwide from January 2026
Use our ready-made resources to run your own BSL club!
Includes:
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Unlimited access
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Downloadable and printable worksheets, games, crafts, and activities
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A teacher booklet (£5 one-off purchase) with lesson plans and games instructions
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Beautifully illustrated BSL booklets (£2 per child)
Just £5.99/month!
£30/6 month access (receive 5 free kid booklets)
£70/12 months access (receive 10 free kid booklets)
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The small print!
Qualification: Level 3 + BSL min (or proven history of signing experience e.g. SODA, CODA, CSW)
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Meeting with our friendly BSL Centre team to ensure good quality signing and suitable experience (preferably with children) to teach our BSL introduction course.
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We work with a BSL centre*, D/deaf and hearing adults and teachers. We have trialled our course extensively with deaf and hearing children to produce the highest quality resources and lessons. This ensures BSL is taught appropriately while making it fun and interactive for children**
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We hold all BSL instructors using our resources to a high standard. As such, a requirement is to meet with our friendly BSL team to make sure it's the right fit for you just as much as it is for us.
* Talking Hands
** Key Stage 2 to 3 (Key Stage 1 subject to additional certification)​