Communication Support Worker

Hazelwick School; Crawley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Hazelwick School in Crawley is seeking an engaging Communication Support Assistant to support D/deaf students in our Specialist Inclusion Base. You will work 18 hours 15 minutes per week, with a 3-day pattern, 8:20am–3:00pm during term time.

The role is permanent and involves helping students access the curriculum both in lessons and in small groups. The starting salary is £11,272 per annum, including Crawley Market Supplement.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Classroom experience or experience of working with young D/deaf people is advantageous.
• Willing to undertake further BSL training; support and training provided as necessary.
• BSL up to level 2 is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Support students in lessons and in 1:1 settings.
• Run small group intervention sessions to aid learning and access to curriculum.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Communication

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Communication Support Worker

Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Salary: £11,272 per annum (for 18.25 hours per week)

Contract: Permanent

School: Hazelwick School

COMMUNICATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT FOR D/deAF STUDENTS

We are looking for an engaging and motivated person to join our team of Communication Support Assistants, working with D/deaf students in our Specialist Inclusion Base.

This is a part-time, permanent role. We can offer up to 18 hours and 15 minutes per week, worked over 3 days but will consider candidates who can offer less hours. Hours of work are 8.20am to 3pm, term time only.

Starting salary will be £11,272 per annum, inclusive of Crawley Market Supplement (based on 18 hours and 25 minutes per week).

• The role will involve supporting students in lessons as well as working 1:1 with students and running small group intervention sessions
• You should have a good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills
• Classroom experience or experience of working with young D/deaf people will be an advantage
• Being aware of how to help D/deaf students access the curriculum is essential
• The successful candidate should be willing to undertake further BSL training. Support and training will be provided as necessary.
• BSL up to level 2 is preferred but we will consider candidates who do not yet have this qualification.

Hazelwick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the Child Protection Policy. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.