Communication Support Worker (British Sign Language

Warwick College Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 8,100 - 9,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Generous leave

Carer’s leave

Wellbeing support

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Free on-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Warwick College Group is seeking a Communications Support Worker to assist Deaf/Hearing-Impaired students within the Centre for Deaf Students. You will provide specialist classroom support and use British Sign Language to promote autonomy and confidence in learning activities.

The role is part-time (pro rata) with duties including note taking, exam scribing, and collaboration with staff to ensure inclusive learning. Mon and Thu workdays are specified, with a full package of staff benefits.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or equivalent.
• BSL Level 2 or native user or higher.
• Classroom support experience is beneficial.
• Able to work with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students.

Responsibilities

• Communicating using British Sign Language.
• Note taking, acting as a scribe during exams and lessons.
• Provide Learning Support in class and during assignments.
• Support students outside class and during activities.
• Collaborate with curriculum to promote inclusive learning.
• Coordinate with Sensory Impaired Specialist Lead to plan services.
• Develop and maintain glossaries of technical language for students.
• Promote equality and integration of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students.

Skills

BSL Level 2

Communication skills

Note taking

Administrative skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths

BSL Level 2 or native

Job description

The role of the Communications Support Worker is to ensure that all our students reach their potential and are not discriminated against. We wish to appoint a Communication Support Worker to Deaf/Hearing Impaired students to join our established, experienced team within our Centre for Deaf Students. The main purpose of the post is to provide specialist support to deaf or hearing-impaired students within their learning programmes. The post holder will be part of the Inclusion Team and report directly to the Sensory Impaired Specialist Lead. The majority of time will be spent with students in the classroom providing Communication Support. The support aims to encourage the deaf student to achieve autonomy and as far as possible operate with independence within their environment to promote confidence and achieve success on their course.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicating using British Sign Language
• Performing the role of a Learning Support Assistant during class
• Note Taking, acting as a scribe during exams and lessons
• Supporting the students out of class (assignment work etc) and during extracurricular activities, such as educational trips or work experience
• Working closely with the curriculum to encourage inclusive learning
• Working closely with the Sensory Impaired Specialist Lead to plan and deliver a high-quality, professional service.
• Building glossaries of technical language for the student
• Promoting equality and integration of Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students
• Develop, review and implement strategies during the academic year, using individual learning profiles and other college systems
• Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors
• Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work as required
• Provide Learning Support to non-deaf students and visually impaired students when needed.
• To attend College delivered 'Teaching Essentials' training.
  GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
• Level 2 or above qualification in British Sign Language or be a native
• BSL user having come from a deaf family/community.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
  This role is pro rata so the salary you will be receiving is £8,146.52 - £8,533.94 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months.
• The working da ys are Monday and Thursday. This role is aimed at persons who know British Sign Language at Level 2, or be a native BSL user having come from a deaf family/community., When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
• Comprehensive training programme.
• Generous leave entitlement plus up to four free College Closure days a year is included in the salary calculations.
• WCG offers all employees who are carers the option to request a period of Carer's Leave that is equal to their usual working week, paid at their normal pay.
• Leadership & Management training programme to develop our next generation of managers.
• Superb health and wellbeing support with Wellbeing@WCG.
• The opportunity to join our voluntary health cash plan run by Health Shield.
• Discounted Full Cost Recovery courses.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site gym
• Discounted hair and beauty treatments in our College salons.
• Pension schemes.
• Free will writing service.
• Free car parking on-site.
• Free flu vaccination voucher (available annually)