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Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU office@elmfieldschool.co.uk http://www.elmfield.bristol.sch.uk
Open Data obtained from Department for Education
Location: Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol
Phase: Community special school
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 16 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/109385

Elmfield School for Deaf Children

About Elmfield School for Deaf Children

Elmfield School for Deaf Children is an incredible place.  Our school is dedicated to promoting high achievement and learning for life. Our children and young people are immersed in a rich language community to thrive socially and in their learning. I am proud of our school's commitment to sign bilingual education.  Pupils at our school develop confidence in both English and British Sign Language and all lessons are accessible whichever language is their preference.  We value these languages equally. Every child at Elmfield School has the opportunity to study and use BSL. As well as supporting their language acquisition, BSL allows all deaf children and adults to communicate easily with each other and forms part of their Deaf identity.

Elmfield School has been growing rapidly over the past few years as more and more we are recognised as a Centre of Excellence. There are no other schools like us in this area, which is why we welcome students from at least 8 different local authorities into our school community.
 
In September 2023 we opened our beautiful new building at Sheridan Road. This was built to accommodate our Early years and Primary pupils. During the academic year 2025-2026, this site will also be where the majority of our Secondary students are taught. Our new Secondary school on Doncaster Road should be ready for Easter 2027.  Both buildings will be stand out examples of thoughtfully designed bespoke Deaf Spaces.

We have so much to offer young deaf students and would love to show you around if you wish to book a visit.

Kate Persaud NPQH
Headteacher

Current Vacancies

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School Meals Supervisory Assistant

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

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Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

Elmfield School for Deaf Children would like to appoint a committed, happy and energetic person to join our team of SMSAs, working to oversee the children during their lunch hour. The ability to use B...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £4,232.71 Annually (Actual)
      £4232.71 per annum
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 3rd Sep, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
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In-house BSL Interpreter

In-house BSL Interpreter

Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

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Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

We are looking for an experienced BSL Interpreter to support Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues in school. The successful candidate will work with staff to enable an accessible working environment.

  Fixed Term | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £10,881.00 Annually (Actual)
      Bristol Grade 10 - £35,412-£39,152 (FTE)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 3rd Sep, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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School Information

Location: Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol
Phase: Community special school
Gender: Mixed
Age range: 2 - 16 years
Link to DfE: https://www.compare-school-performance.service.gov.uk/school/109385
Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU office@elmfieldschool.co.uk http://www.elmfield.bristol.sch.uk

Current Vacancies

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School Meals Supervisory Assistant

School Meals Supervisory Assistant

Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

school logo
Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

Elmfield School for Deaf Children would like to appoint a committed, happy and energetic person to join our team of SMSAs, working to oversee the children during their lunch hour. The ability to use B...

  Permanent | Part-Time
  £4,232.71 Annually (Actual)
      £4232.71 per annum
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 3rd Sep, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
school logo

In-house BSL Interpreter

In-house BSL Interpreter

Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

school logo
Elmfield School for Deaf Children, Bristol, Bristol

We are looking for an experienced BSL Interpreter to support Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues in school. The successful candidate will work with staff to enable an accessible working environment.

  Fixed Term | Part-Time/Full-Time
  £10,881.00 Annually (Actual)
      Bristol Grade 10 - £35,412-£39,152 (FTE)
New SHARE
New  •  Apply by 9:00am, Thursday 3rd Sep, 2026  •  Job start: ASAP
Join Our Talent Pool

Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

Are you looking for a different role at Elmfield School for Deaf Children? Let us know you are interested in working with us by joining our Talent Pool.

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