Communication Support Worker

Allestree Woodlands School; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted healthcare

Gym membership

High street discounts

Career pension scheme

Job summary

Allestree Woodlands School is seeking a Communications Support Worker to assist the Lead Teacher in the Enhanced Resource Facility for deaf and hard of hearing students. The role focuses on supporting communication, language and the curriculum, in a secondary school environment.

The successful candidate will work 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year, with a permanent contract. A Level 2 BSL (Level 3+ preferred) is expected, and safeguarding procedures including DBS checks will apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 BSL qualification; Level 3 or above preferred.
• Experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in a school setting would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf and hard of hearing students in communication and curriculum.
• Liaise with Lead Teacher of the Enhanced Resource Facility to provide in-class support.
• Help students develop independence while providing required support.

Education

Level 2 BSL

Level 3 BSL

Job description

Communication Support Worker

Grade and Salary: Grade 4: £21,511 - £23,335 actual salary per annum (£28,598 - £31,022 FTE)

Working pattern: 32.5 hours per week / 39 weeks per year

Contract term: Permanent

The School:

Allestree Woodlands School offers a broad curriculum at all key stages and has a thriving Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on the warm and friendly atmosphere of our school. We strive for the best achievements for our students and passionately believe that every young person deserves the chance to be successful.

The role:

Allestree Woodlands School are looking to appoint a Communications Support Worker to assist the Lead Teacher of the Enhanced Resource Facility in supporting deaf and hard of hearing students. The Enhanced Resource Facility caters to students who have a wide range of communication needs including those who use Sign Supported English and British Sign Language. The role will include supporting students in communication, the curriculum and with language.

The person:

This post requires a person who is sensitive to the needs of deaf and hard of hearing students within a secondary school setting, who are also developing into young adults. The successful candidate will have the ability to establish good working relationships with the students and a large number of staff as much of the support is based on liaison with people and sensitive handling of the necessary in-class support appropriate for the students. You will need to give the students as much independence as possible but be aware of when support is required.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of Level 2 BSL qualification, but preferably Level 3 or above, and knowledge of working with deaf and hard of hearing students in a school setting would be beneficial.

Why join us?

There are many reasons to choose The Two Counties Trust as a great place to start or continue your career.

We recognise the importance of a happy, healthy, rewarded and well‑motivated workforce and as such we have developed our HR strategy to invest in our employees. We have removed appraisal and appraisal related pay progression, changing the focus from validation to professional growth and enabling all our employees to get better all the time.

We are fully committed to supporting your career and professional growth through a range of routes both within schools and across the Trust and we offer extensive professional learning opportunities for all employees.

We offer:

Highly competitive pay and pay progression opportunities.

An array of employee benefits and lifestyle options including discounted healthcare, gym membership, and extensive high street retail discounts.

Entry to attractive career average pension schemes.

Opportunities to experience and share practice in our partner schools across the Trust.

A stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of like‑minded professionals and wonderful students.

Excellent opportunities to develop your skills and experience and to progress your career.

A range of support mechanisms and benefits to employees. The Trust has signed up to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter, and we take the wellbeing and health of employees seriously.

Applications must arrive by: Monday 14 September 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews will be held on: Week commencing 14 September 2026

It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in Regulated Activity relevant to children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An offer of employment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory enhanced level DBS disclosure with a children’s barred list check, two satisfactory references and successful completion of vetting procedures.

In accordance with the statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), an online search will be conducted as part of due diligence on shortlisted candidates and a social media check will be required as a condition of employment.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and candidates with a disability who meet the essential job criteria will be given an opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at interview.