ABSLTA is the leading organisation for British Sign Language (BSL) teachers and assessors in the UK. We support professionals in BSL teaching, Deaf Awareness, Deaf Studies, Deafblind communication, and BSL Interpreting. Our members include Deaf BSL Teachers, Instructors, Teaching Assistants, BSL Therapists, and Teacher Trainees.

As an ABSLTA member, you get access to valuable resources and training to improve your teaching skills and understanding of Deaf culture. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting out, ABSLTA offers the support and community you need to succeed.

For BSL professionals who do not hold a Level 3 teaching qualification in BSL but are actively involved in BSL-related work or who are interested in joining the ABSLTA community but may not yet be working professionally as BSL teachers.

Benefits include:

• Access to ABSLTA’s resources, including teaching materials
• Invitations to member-only events, training, and workshops
• Access to mentoring and CPD programs (The Lounge)
• Discounts on conferences and events
• Ability to register as an Associate member with ABSLTA
• Post-nominal: AABSLTA (Associate of ABSLTA)

For individuals actively working as BSL teachers, assessors, or related professionals who hold an AET Level 3 or above teaching qualification in BSL.

Benefits include:

• Full access to ABSLTA’s resources, including teaching materials
• Invitations to member-only events, training, and workshops
• Access to mentoring and CPD programs
• Ability to register as a BSL teacher with ABSLTA
• Discounts on conferences and events
• Voting rights at the AGM
• Post-nominal: MABSLTA (Member of ABSLTA)

For individuals actively working as BSL teachers, assessors, or related professionals who hold an AET Level 3 or above teaching qualification in BSL and have 10 or more years of experience in BSL teaching.

Benefits include:

• Full access to ABSLTA’s resources, including teaching materials
• Invitations to member-only events, training, and workshops
• Access to mentoring and CPD programs
• Ability to register as a BSL teacher with ABSLTA
• Discounts on conferences and events
• Voting rights at the AGM
• Ability to self-nominate for Fellow status
• Post-nominal: FABSLTA (Fellow of ABSLTA)

Join our membership and gain exclusive access to the Educator Hub, a portal offering valuable resources, professional development opportunities, and networking to support your growth as a BSL educator.

As an Associate Member, you’ll get access to:

• Resources and lesson plans

• CPD opportunities (The Lounge and Expert Series)

• Mentoring programme

• ABSLTA Connect – our private Facebook group

As a Member or Fellow, you’ll also benefit from:

• Linguistic, assessment, and research resources

• Access to BSL TeachHub – recorded sessions available on our hub

• Opportunities to join as a trustee

By becoming a member, you’ll be part of a growing community of BSL professionals, where you can learn, collaborate, and advance your skills.