Communication Support Worker

The Methodist Church in Britain; City Of London; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 27.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training opportunities including BSL

Zusammenfassung

Blanche Nevile School in London meets the needs of deaf children aged 3–16 and is recruiting a Communication Support Worker for Primary and Secondary sites. One post covers maternity leave, with potential cross-site duties.

The role centers on enabling effective communication for deaf pupils and requires a BSL Level 3 qualification and a grounding in childcare. A full enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK are essential, and the school offers training opportunities including learning

Qualifikationen

• BSL Level 3 qualification.
• Qualification in or understanding of childcare.
• Experience supporting deaf pupils.

Aufgaben

• Support deaf pupils with communication at Primary/Secondary sites.
• Work across both sites when required.

Kenntnisse

Energy

Enthusiasm

Good communication

Ausbildung

Childcare qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Blanche Nevile School, which serves deaf children aged 3 to 16, is recruiting Communication Support Workers across its Primary and Secondary sites, with one post covering maternity leave. The core of the work is supporting deaf pupils' communication, and candidates need a BSL Level 3 and a grounding in childcare. The Primary site sits alongside Highgate Primary and the Secondary alongside Fortismere School, and staff may be asked to work across both. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the permanent posts start in November 2026.

What the job involves

• Support deaf pupils with communication
• Work at the Primary or Secondary site, and across both when required

Qualifications

• BSL qualification at Level 3
• Qualification in or understanding of childcare

Experience

• Experience of supporting deaf pupils

Skills & knowledge

• Energy, enthusiasm and good communication skills
• Commitment to equal opportunities

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Understanding of deafness and other special needs
• Experience in positive handling
• Experience in intimate care

What’s offered

• Training opportunities, including learning British Sign Language (BSL)