BSL Support Specialist for Employment-Ready Learners

Teaching Personnel; Kettering; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Kettering is seeking a Level 3 BSL Communication Support Worker to assist learners aged 18–25 with EHCPs. You will provide BSL support to access lessons and activities, working closely with tutors and SEND teams to tailor assistance and maximise independence.

The role focuses on developing learners' confidence, communication skills and workplace readiness, with a view toward successful employment and adulthood.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 3 BSL qualification or equivalent.
• Has experience of supporting Deaf or hearing-impaired young people and/or adults.
• Has an understanding of EHCPs, SEND and preparation for adulthood.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for young people.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive, professional relationships with learners.
• Is patient, encouraging and able to adapt support to individual needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL communication support to learners across the college.
• Help learners access lessons, activities, assessments and wider college opportunities.
• Work with teaching staff, SEND teams, careers professionals and employers to ensure support is appropriate.
• Help learners develop independence, confidence and self-advocacy skills.
• Assist with preparation for employment, including CVs, interviews and workplace communication.
• Support learners during work experience, employer visits and careers activities.

Skills

BSL communication support

Education

Level 3 BSL qualification

Job description

Teaching Personnel in Kettering is seeking a Level 3 BSL Communication Support Worker to assist learners aged 18–25 with EHCPs. You will provide BSL support to access lessons and activities, working closely with tutors and SEND teams to tailor assistance and maximise independence.

The role focuses on developing learners' confidence, communication skills and workplace readiness, with a view toward successful employment and adulthood.