Communication Support Worker

West Nottinghamshire College; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a communication support professional to assist d/Deaf and Hearing Impaired learners. This role involves using methods like British Sign Language and notetaking to facilitate access to curriculum activities. Candidates should have a BSL Level 2 qualification and be flexible in supporting learners, including during evening or weekend classes. Understanding d/Deaf culture is crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the d/Deaf community.
• Understanding of d/Deaf culture and learning difficulties.
• Ability to provide flexible communication support.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support for d/Deaf learners.
• Relay information using various methods including BSL and notetaking.
• Support learners during evening or Saturday courses if required.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL)

Notetaking

Transcribing

Flexibility

Education

BSL Level 2 qualification

Job description

You will be part of a team that provides a wide and varied range of communication support to d/Deaf and Hearing Impaired learners, thereby enabling them to access the full range of curriculum and college activities.

Integral aspects of this role include ensuring that d/Deaf and Hearing Impaired learners have full access to programmes of learning either by relaying information using British Sign Language, Signed Supported English, notetaking, and lipspeaking, whilst meeting the diverse individual learning styles of d/Deaf learners.

The ideal candidate will be expected to provide flexible methods of communication support which will usually require more than one method of support, i.e. working alongside colleagues in supporting a learner (2:1) in a classroom situation with a BSL user, notetaking, and signing and or transcribing/modifying language.

This is a challenging role that requires an understanding of d/Deaf culture and the needs of learners with a range of Learning Difficulties and Disabilities.

Flexibility is essential in this role as you may be required to support learners accessing residential which may include an overnight stay or learners accessing evening or Saturday courses.

In addition to the BSL Level 2 qualification we would also welcome applications from individuals who hold this qualification but also have experience within the d/Deaf community.

Please specify on your application form the working hours required.

The role will require you to embed the college’s values, Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Compassion and Ambition.