Communication Support Worker

The Sheffield College; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sheffield College is seeking dedicated support to assist Deaf and Hearing-Impaired learners in further education settings. You will communicate in British Sign Language, notetake clearly, and help learners across various educational levels. Experience in FE or school settings is valued.

Role requires Level 2 English/Maths and Sign Language qualifications, with willingness to progress. You will contribute to learner progress records and support in-class activities with Deaf Awareness training.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting Deaf/Hearing Impaired learners in FE or school settings
• Excellent communication skills in BSL and notetaking
• Able to communicate with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired learners at a range of educational levels and settings
• Able to take clear and precise notes at a range of educational levels
• Level 2 English and Maths qualification or equivalent
• Level 3 qualification in Sign Language or willingness to work towards
• CACDP/ Signature Qualification in British Sign Language
• Sign Language Level 2
• Level 2 qualification in Notetaking, or equivalent
• Qualification/training in Deaf Awareness/Deaf Studies
• CSW training or qualification
• Able to keep up to date records of learner progress and provide own contribution to record of in class support
• Awareness of Deaf culture

Responsibilities

• Maintain up-to-date records of learner progress and contribute to in-class support records
• Provide support to Deaf and Hearing-Impaired learners across educational levels
• Demonstrate clear communication in BSL and accurate notetaking during sessions
• Support inclusive learning environments and awareness of Deaf culture

Skills

BSL communication

Notetaking

Learner support

Record keeping

Awareness of Deaf culture

Education

Level 2 English and Maths qualification or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in Sign Language or willingness to work towards

CACDP/ Signature Qualification in British Sign Language

Sign Language Level 2

Level 2 qualification in Notetaking, or equivalent

Deaf Awareness/Deaf Studies training

CSW Training or qualification

Job description

Experience of supporting Deaf/Hearing Impairedlearners in FE or school settings

Excellentcommunication skills in BSL and notetaking

Able to communicate with Deaf and Hearing-Impairedlearners at a range of educational levels and settings

Able to take clear and precise notesat a range of educational levels

Level 2 English and MathsQualification or Equivalent

Level 3 qualificationin Sign Language or willingness to work towards

CACDP/ Signature Qualificationin British

Sign Language Level 2

Level 2 Qualificationin Notetaking, or equivalent

Qualification/trainingin Deaf Awareness/Deaf Studies

CSW training or qualification

Ableto keep up to date records of learner progress and provide own contributionto record of in class support

Awareness of Deaf culture