Communication Learning Support Worker (Sign Support)

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A city primary school in Wolverhampton is seeking an enthusiastic Support Worker to assist deaf children in a collaborative classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, proficiency in British Sign Language, and a commitment to children's development. This role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive team focused on inclusive education and professional growth.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working and supporting in an educational setting.
• Successfully planned and delivered interventions and booster groups.
• A positive and supportive influence on the teacher and children.

Responsibilities

• Support students individually and in groups.
• Assist teachers and support the school curriculum.
• Adapt learning to meet children's needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

ICT skills

British Sign Language at Level 2

Education

Mathematics and English GCSE Level A – C or equivalent

Job description

34.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Required as soon as possible.

Warstones Primary School is a large city primary school in Wolverhampton with a Deaf Resource Base. We believe in an inclusive approach to ensure all children are valued and given every opportunity to thrive and learn together, regardless of need. We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Support Worker to support our deaf children in the classroom alongside their peers.

You will need initiative and be able to work collaboratively to provide a caring and stimulating environment for our children. You must have good interpersonal skills, ICT skills and enjoy working with children. We offer a friendly supportive working environment with a commitment to the continued professional development of staff.

Duties will include (but are not limited to): supporting students, as groups or individuals; supporting teachers; supporting the school and curriculum, as required.

You will need to have:

• experience working and supporting in an educational setting
• British Sign Language at Level 2 or above
• successfully planned and delivered interventions and booster groups
• Mathematics and English GCSE Level A – C or equivalent
• a positive and supportive influence on the teacher and children you support
• the ability to recognise the child's needs and adapt the learning accordingly to ensure children thrive
• commitment to the learning and development of children within your care.

If you would like to come and see us or have an informal conversation, please phone our School Office on 01902 558787 or send an email to [e-mail] and we will be pleased to arrange this for you.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

This School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

To apply, visit this link.