Communication Support Worker Chepstow School

Monmouthshire County Council; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Monmouthshire County Council is seeking a dedicated Communication Support Worker to assist a D/deaf pupil at a Monmouthshire secondary school from September 2026. The role requires proficient British Sign Language (minimum Level 3) and the ability to apply this expertise to enable access to learning and full inclusion.

You will contribute to inclusive communication practice across the authority, supporting workforce development and providing deaf awareness and total communication approaches

Qualifications

• Must have good proficiency in British Sign Language (minimum Level 3).
• Experience supporting D/deaf learners is desirable.
• Ability to work independently within a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Support a D/deaf child in a Monmouthshire secondary school to access learning.
• Promote inclusive communication practices across the school.
• Contribute to workforce development and deaf-awareness activities.

Skills

British Sign Language

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to make a real difference; the chance to become a part of a highly effective team.

Monmouthshire local authority is seeking from September 2026, a dedicated and skilled Communication Support Worker (CSW) to support a D/deaf child in a Monmouthshire Secondary School.

This is a specialist role requiring proficiency in British Sign Language (minimum Level 3) and the ability to apply this expertise independently to support access to learning, communication, and full inclusion.

In addition to supporting an individual learner, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing inclusive communication practice across Monmouthshire, including contributing to workforce development and delivering deaf awareness, total communication and BSL-informed approaches.