BSL Learning Support Practitioner - Inclusive Education

Ashford College; Canterbury; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

Learning and Development Opportunities

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Flexible Personal Leave

Wellbeing and Health Support

Culture and Recognition

Competitive Pension Scheme

Job summary

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Communications Learning Support Practitioner to aid deaf and hearing-impaired students with BSL interpretation and tailored learning support across college programmes.

You will work 8:45–17:00 Monday-Thursday and 8:45–16:30 Friday, 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year, with flexible working possibilities. The role emphasizes inclusion and equal access to learning for all students within Canterbury.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 in British Sign Language and a passion for inclusion.
• Experience supporting deaf and hearing impaired learners.
• Ability to adapt resources to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL interpretation and communication support for students during lessons and college activities.
• Adapt learning resources and support strategies to meet individual student needs.
• Work collaboratively with tutors and the Learning Support team to create an inclusive learning environment.
• Promote awareness and understanding of hearing impairment across the college.
• Support students with hearing impairments to access their programmes of study and achieve their learning goals.
• Contribute to EHCP In-Year Reviews, providing feedback on student progress and support requirements.
• Signpost and support learners to access college services.
• Attend support meetings, including Annual Reviews, where required.
• Build positive relationships with students, encouraging confidence, independence and success.

Skills

BSL interpretation

Communication support

Collaboration with tutors

Inclusive education

Education

Level 3 British Sign Language

Job description

East Kent Colleges Group is seeking a dedicated Communications Learning Support Practitioner to aid deaf and hearing-impaired students with BSL interpretation and tailored learning support across college programmes.

You will work 8:45–17:00 Monday-Thursday and 8:45–16:30 Friday, 35 hours per week, 37 weeks per year, with flexible working possibilities. The role emphasizes inclusion and equal access to learning for all students within Canterbury.