Communication Support Worker

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastland College is seeking a Specialist Support Assistant – Communication Support to provide specialist BSL communication support for a profoundly deaf student. You will work with teaching staff to enable full access to learning, social activities, and wider college life through effective BSL communication and Total Communication.

This 18-hour per week fixed-term role for 1 academic year requires a minimum BSL Level 3 and experience with deaf learners; enhanced DBS disclosure is required for

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a minimum BSL Level 3 qualification.
• Experience of supporting deaf learners or individuals with communication needs.
• Committed to creating inclusive learning environments for student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication support for a profoundly deaf student.
• Enable access to learning, social activities, work placements and wider college life through BSL/Total Communication.
• Promote independence and social interaction to build confidence and communication skills for adulthood.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Experience supporting deaf learners

Inclusive learning

Education

BSL Level 3 qualification

Job description

Salary: £35,295 FTE (£12,820 pro rated to part time)

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Support Assistant – Communication Support to provide specialist communication support for a profoundly deaf student whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL). The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to enable full access to learning, social activities, work placements and wider college life through effective BSL communication and Total Communication approaches. The role will involve facilitating communication, promoting independence, supporting social interaction and helping the student develop the confidence and communication skills needed for adulthood, employment and community participation. Applicants must hold a minimum BSL Level 3 qualification, have experience of supporting deaf learners or individuals with communication needs, and be committed to creating inclusive learning environments where students can thrive and achieve their full potential. This position is 18 hours per week, fixed term and term time only for 1 academic year. The important bit: Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website. Please see our Job Description and Person Specification for more information about the role and what it’s like to be part of our team. We’re here to help you:We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees. What we stand for: Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever‑present and unchanging reminder of why we’re here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future‑ready and prepared for today and tomorrow’s world. We’re proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?