Communication Support Worker

Warrington & Vale Royal College; Warrington; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits package

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Training and mentoring

Induction programme and buddy scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Warrington & Vale Royal College seeks a Communication Support Worker to assist deaf young people in post-16 education. You will interpret in BSL and other methods, using AAC tools as part of inclusive practice.

The role is a fixed-term contract until July 2027, 31 hours per week across 38 weeks per year, with a benefits package including parking, training, and flexible working where possible.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification and 5 GCSEs including English Language and Mathematics.
• Qualification in British Sign Language is required or desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously in a college setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide bespoke communication support to deaf learners throughout post-16 education.
• Interpret/translate information in BSL and other agreed methods as needed.
• Utilise AAC devices and inclusive communication strategies where appropriate.

Skills

BSL interpretation

Communication support

Autonomous working

Education

Level 3 qualification

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

British Sign Language qualification

Job description

Warrington & Vale Royal College is looking to appoint a Communication Support Worker who will provide bespoke communication support to D/deaf young people throughout their time in post-16 education. This will include interpreting/translating information in British Sign Language (BSL) and/or other agreed communication methods e.g. English, Sign-Supported English, lip speaking and scribing/note taking as necessary, using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (communication devices, systems, strategies, and tools that replace or support spoken language) as part of an inclusive communication approach.

This is a fixed-term contract until July 2027. The role is for 31 hours per week, working 38 weeks per year.

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package, which includes:

• Employee benefits package
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Full programme of training and mentoring
• Induction programme and buddy scheme
• Flexible working, where appropriate

In November 2024 the college was officially commended as ‘Good with outstanding features’ by Ofsted. Our mission is ‘Realising potential, transforming lives’. Our environment is inclusive, friendly and supportive, with high expectations for both staff and students. To thrive in our environment, you will need to be resilient, positive, able to work autonomously, have a strong work ethic, and put our learners at the heart of everything you do.

In March 2025 the college achieved the Platinum accreditation in the Investors in People framework. The college is performing at a High Performing (Platinum) level and demonstrates ‘a deeply embedded culture of excellence in the way in which the organisation leads, supports, and develops its people’.

Sustainability is a key priority for Warrington & Vale Royal College, and we are committed to raising awareness and the implementation of sustainable practices in all aspects of college life. Sustainability principles are embedded across the college, and our sustainability action plan and committee are led by senior leaders to ensure that this remains a key focus.

Suitable candidates will have a Level 3 qualification and 5 GCSEs (grade A-C) including English Language and Mathematics. Applicants should hold qualifications in British Sign Language.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check/Children’s barred list check, and a Prohibition check for teaching staff.

Please note that it is college policy that referees of short-listed candidates will automatically be approached prior to interview. One reference should be from your current or most recent employer. In accordance with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates.

The College operates on 2 campuses – Warrington and Winsford.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Warrington and Vale Royal College is committed to Equal Opportunities and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our learners'