Communication Support Worker (BSL)

WeDoData; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holidays + bank holidays + 1-2

Free car parking on all Campuses

Subsidised gym membership

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Public Transport Season Ticket Loan

Job summary

WeDoData is recruiting for a Communication Support Worker at a London further education college. The role is term time only (39 weeks per year) and permanent, with options for 36 hours (full-time) or 14 hours (part-time) per week.

The successful candidate will have a Level 3 British Sign Language qualification and prior experience supporting deaf learners in education. An actual salary is offered, alongside generous holidays and campus perks.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 British Sign Language qualification is required.
• Experience working with deaf learners, ideally in an educational setting, is essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to support students across different learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Support deaf or hard-of-hearing students to access learning and college life.
• Assist in classrooms and learning environments to facilitate communication and participation.
• Provide consistent support to enable students to engage with lessons and activities.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Experience with deaf learners

Education

Level 3 British Sign Language qualification

Job description

WeDoData is a specialist recruitment company whose focus is non-teaching support (IT, data, finance, SEN etc) in the education sector.

We're working with a great further education college in London who are looking for a Communication Support Worker to join their learning support team on a term time only (39 weeks per year), permanent basis.

As a Communication Support Worker, you'll support students who are either deaf or hard of hearing across a range of educational settings, to make sure they have full access to learning and college life.

As a minimum you'll have a level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification and will have prior experience working with deaf learners, ideally in a school, college or training environment.

My client can consider applicants looking for a full-time (36 hrs) or part time commitment (14 hrs).

In return my client can offer:

• Actual salary of £30,814 to £35,511 for 36 hours per week.
• Generous holidays: 27 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure
• Free car parking on all Campuses
• Subsidised gym membership
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Public Transport Season Ticket Loan scheme

If this role isn't quite right for you please feel free to share with anyone you think might be better suited.

WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment.

Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.