Communication Support Worker

Confidential; England; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant who can provide specialist communication support for deaf and hearing-impaired students. You will use British Sign Language (BSL) and Sign Supported English (SSE) to enable clear two-way communication between students, staff and peers.

You will also undertake Learning Support Assistant duties to help students access study programmes, develop independence and progress.

Job description

To provide specialist communication support for deaf and hearing-impaired students and other students with communication needs, enabling them to access learning, assessments, enrichment activities and wider college life. The postholder will use British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English (SSE) and other appropriate communication strategies to facilitate effective two-way communication between students, staff and peers.

In addition to providing specialist communication support, the postholder will undertake Learning Support Assistant duties as required, supporting students with additional learning needs and/or disabilities to access their study programmes, develop independence, achieve their goals and progress successfully. The postholder must be able to maintain effective communication access for students across all aspects of the college day, including during personal care, medical procedures, enrichment activities, educational visits and emergency situations.