Communication Support Worker

Philip Southcote School; Addlestone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Addlestone is looking for a dedicated professional to support deaf students in communication and promote their academic and social engagement. Candidates should demonstrate commitment to safeguarding, possess GCSE English and Maths, and hold BSL Level 2 or higher. The role includes opportunities for ongoing training and a generous benefits package, promoting work-life balance and well-being.

Benefits

Generous workplace pension

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Well-being support including online GP access

Access to staff benefits platform

Free on-site parking

Occupational sick pay

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate awareness and commitment to safeguarding children.
• Commitment to further training in BSL.
• Experience in promoting extra-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support for deaf students during the school day.
• Ensure students have optimum audiological access.
• Promote and facilitate extra-curricular activities.

Skills

Communication support for deaf students

Understanding of safeguarding children

Engagement in extra-curricular activities

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

BSL Level 2 or higher

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support for deaf students, in line with their needs and preferences (BSL/SSE/Spoken English), in order to access the curriculum and social experiences across the school day
• Ensure students have the optimum audiological access through regular listening checks, supporting the use of Remote Microphone Systems (RMS) and promoting whole school engagement in the use of Soundfield systems
• Promotion and facilitation of extra-curricular activities, including after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips as appropriate

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• BSL Level 2 or higher with a commitment to further training in this area

Benefits and development

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
• Occupational sick pay