Communication Support Assistant

Bishop Auckland College; Bishop Auckland; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Bishop Auckland College is looking for a Communication Support Assistant to provide one-to-one support to a hearing-impaired student. The role involves using British Sign Language and other methods to ensure the student can fully engage in their education. This temporary position offers approximately 21 hours per week until June 2026. A commitment to safeguarding and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting hearing-impaired students.
• Passion for inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-class communication support using appropriate methods.
• Support student in understanding lesson content and instructions.

Skills

Communication

British Sign Language

Education

Level 3 in British Sign Language

Level 2 in literacy and numeracy

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Communication Support Assistant to join our Learning Support team, providing one-to-one support to a hearing-impaired student at Bishop Auckland College. You will play a key role in ensuring the student can access learning, participate fully in college life and achieve their academic goals.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with strong communication skills, experience of supporting hearing-impaired students and has a passion for inclusive education.

The successful candidate will provide in-class communication support using appropriate methods (e.g. British Sign Language, note-taking, etc), support the student in understanding lesson content, instructions and assessment, and work closely with teaching staff and support services to adapt materials and learning approaches.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 in British Sign Language and Level 2 in literacy and numeracy. You must also have significant experience of working with hearing-impair children and young people.

Key information

Grade: £15.49 per hour (inclusive of bank holiday and holiday entitlement)

Hours: Approximately 21 hours per week, temporary position until June 2026

Post: No.: RS24/25/285

Closing date: Wednesday 28 May 2025 at 12 noon

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.

For an application pack, please visit https://bacoll.ac.uk/about-the-college/job-vacancies/