Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is hiring a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You will assist deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners to participate fully in lessons and achieve qualifications.

You will adapt materials and collaborate with teaching staff to remove barriers to learning across curricula.

This is a temporary/contract role based in the East Midlands with an emphasis on accurate records and learner independence.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing communication support for deaf and hard of hearing learners in the classroom.
• Supporting visually impaired learners to access lessons, resources and assessments.
• Adapting learning materials and curriculum content into accessible formats.
• Working closely with teaching and support colleagues to plan and review support.
• Promoting learner independence and full inclusion within mainstream classes.
• Keeping accurate records of the support delivered.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Deaf/VI learner support

Strong communication skills

Learner-focused approach

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Dovetail Ref: 192375

Temporary | Contract

Location: the East Midlands

Are you an experienced communication support or sensory impairment professional who would enjoy helping learners access every part of their education?

About the Role

A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You'll work alongside deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners, making sure they can take a full part in their lessons and achieve their qualifications.

You'll support learners across a range of curriculum areas, working closely with teaching staff to adapt materials and remove barriers to learning.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing communication support for deaf and hard of hearing learners in the classroom.
• Supporting visually impaired learners to access lessons, resources and assessments.
• Adapting learning materials and curriculum content into accessible formats.
• Working closely with teaching and support colleagues to plan and review support.
• Promoting learner independence and full inclusion within mainstream classes.
• Keeping accurate records of the support delivered.

What We’re Looking For

• A British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
• Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, learner-focused approach

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience working in a post-16 or further education setting
• Knowledge of specialist aids, equipment and accessible formats
• An understanding of EHCP processes

If you're ready to help learners with sensory impairments get the most from their studies, we'd love to hear from you.

• British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
• Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, learner-focused approach

Skills & Qualifications

British Sign Language Communication support Visual impairment support Adapting learning materials Accessible formats Learner support Sensory impairment

Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.