Communication Support Worker

TeacherActive; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Communication Support Worker to support Deaf students in a college setting. The role involves promoting social inclusion and working alongside teachers to enhance learners' experiences. Successful candidates will be qualified in British Sign Language and have an empathetic approach to supporting students. This is a fantastic opportunity with competitive pay and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant

Varied supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

Recommend-a-friend scheme

Qualifications

• Experienced in working with the Deaf community.
• Formal CSW qualification preferred.
• DBS on the update service recommended.

Responsibilities

• Support students in accessing the curriculum.
• Promote social inclusion and independence.
• Assist teachers in raising learning attainment.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Empathy

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 in BSL

GCSE Grade C in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Role: Communication Support Worker
Location: Cambridge
Salary: £16-18 p/h
Start date: September
Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)

About the role

We are thrilled to be working with an excellent college in Cambridge. Are you a skilled and dedicated individual with a background of working with the Deaf community? Do you possess solid knowledge and experience, along with proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL)? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Communication Support Worker (CSW).

The college is committed to providing inclusive and accessible education to a diverse community of learners. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and supports the success of all our students.

You will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of young people while promoting their social inclusion, self-esteem and independence. You will get the opportunity to support students in all vocational areas of the college and assist them to access the curriculum, participate in learning and fulfil their potential.

You will need to be able to use your own initiative while out in support of learners, dealing with situations with tact and empathy. The need to be flexible in your approach is imperative. You will need to be qualified to GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths and ideally have experience of working with people with SEND.

In return we can offer you a vibrant and supportive environment within a team of multi-skilled professionals and mutually supportive colleagues who will assist you to have an enjoyable and fruitful experience. Student success is paramount in our holistic approach and you will have the opportunity to see the impact of your support.

What we are looking for

You will need to be qualified to Level 3 in BSL (or the ability to sign at that level) and ideally have a formal CSW qualification. DBS on the update service ideally.

Benefits of working with TeacherActive

• A dedicated and expert consultant
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to hundreds of colleges
• We are the major teaching supply agency for England and Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme up to £100
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
• Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ambitious ECT, we welcome your application.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you are paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services