Communication Support Worker

Philip Southcote School; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Philip Southcote School seeks a Communication Support Worker to provide essential support to deaf pupils. The role involves ensuring students can fully access the curriculum while promoting independence and inclusion. A supportive environment alongside a commitment to training and employee wellbeing makes this position essential in shaping student outcomes.

Benefits

Generous pension

Training and development

Wellbeing support

Discount platform access

Free parking

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required.
• BSL Level 2 or higher with commitment to further training.
• Ability to safeguard children.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication support for deaf students.
• Ensure audiological access and promote positive deaf identity.
• Support the use of Assistive Listening Devices.

Skills

Communication Support

Awareness of deaf identity

Education

GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

BSL Level 2 or higher

Job description

Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Communication Support Worker to join our team at Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust.

The Communication Support Worker is responsible for delivering high-quality, targeted support to deaf pupils, enabling full access to the curriculum and wider school life. Working under the guidance of teachers and senior leaders, the role plays a vital part in promoting studentindependence, achievement, and inclusion

About Philip Southcote School

Philip Southcote School is a Special Educational Needs and Disabilities School for students aged 11 to 19. As part of Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we are committed to "Transforming schools...changing lives."

We are extremely proud of our educational offer which has the overarching goal of preparing our students for adulthood. Philip Southcote School is a place where students quickly establish a sense of belonging and feel safe throughout their educational journey with us.

Spread across five sites within Surrey, each learning provision is staffed and resourced to meet the individual needs of all Philip Southcote students.

Philip Southcote Main School: A 3-Form Entry site for students aged 11 to 16 years.

Philip Southcote Sixth Form: For students age 16 to 19 years, this state of the art and newly opened site at The Meads is within walking distance from the main school.

Philip Southcote Satellite Centres: Our centres are based within mainstream secondary schools. Chertsey High School, Chertsey, Epsom and Ewell High School and Kings International School, Camberley.

Details

Position: Communication Support Worker

Start Date: 1st September 2025

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, throughMy Staff Shopbenefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide communication support for the deaf students, in line with their needs and preferences (BSL/SSE/Spoken English), in order to access the curriculum and social experiences across the school day
• Ensure students have the optimum audiological access through regular listening checks, supporting the use of Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) and promoting whole school engagement in the use of Soundfield systems
• Support and promote the deaf identity of the individuals through facilitating knowledge and skills in areas such as audiology, promoting a positive deaf identity and self advocacy

Requirements include:

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
• BSL Level 2 or higher with a commitment to further training in this area
• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click 'Apply' tocomplete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 25th July 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

Addlestone Moor, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2QH

School type

Job Posted

26/06/2025

Role

Communication & Language (BSL)

Subject

Other

Employment type

Term time

25/07/2025

1st September 2025

Job reference

CSW0625

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: CSW0625.