Communication Support Worker (REQ0100)

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Coastland College in Dorchester is seeking a dedicated Specialist Support Assistant - Communication Support to provide specialist communication support for a profoundly deaf student whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL).

The successful candidate will work with teaching staff to ensure full access to learning and college life through effective BSL communication and Total Communication approaches.

Qualifications

• Minimum BSL Level 3 qualification.
• Experience of supporting deaf learners or individuals with communication needs.
• Commitment to inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication support to a profoundly deaf student whose primary language is BSL.
• Work with teaching staff to enable access to learning, social activities, work placements and wider college life through BSL/Total Communication approaches.
• Facilitate communication, promote independence, support social interaction and help the student develop confidence and communication skills for adulthood, employment and community participation.

Education

BSL Level 3

Experience supporting deaf learners

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Support Assistant - Communication Support to provide specialist communication support for a profoundly deaf student whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL).

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to enable full access to learning, social activities, work placements and wider college life through effective BSL communication and Total Communication approaches.

The role will involve facilitating communication, promoting independence, supporting social interaction and helping the student develop the confidence and communication skills needed for adulthood, employment and community participation.

Applicants must hold a minimum BSL Level 3 qualification, have experience of supporting deaf learners or individuals with communication needs, and be committed to creating inclusive learning environments where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

This position is 18 hours per week, fixed term and term time only for 1 academic year.

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We're here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don't meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

What we stand for:

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we're here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world.

We're proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Communication Support Worker (REQ0100)

Company: Coastland College Salary: £35,295 Hours: Part-time Location: Dorchester, DT2 8PY Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 13 Aug 2026 Closing date: 23 Aug 2026

Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Specialist Support Assistant - Communication Support to provide specialist communication support for a profoundly deaf student whose primary language is British Sign Language (BSL).

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff to enable full access to learning, social activities, work placements and wider college life through effective BSL communication and Total Communication approaches.

The role will involve facilitating communication, promoting independence, supporting social interaction and helping the student develop the confidence and communication skills needed for adulthood, employment and community participation.

Applicants must hold a minimum BSL Level 3 qualification, have experience of supporting deaf learners or individuals with communication needs, and be committed to creating inclusive learning environments where students can thrive and achieve their full potential.

This position is 18 hours per week, fixed term and term time only for 1 academic year.

The important bit:

Coastland College is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults and so an online search will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

We're here to help you:

If you have a medical condition or a specific need for an adjustment to our processes, and you believe this may affect your ability to be at your best - please let us know so we can talk about how we can best support you and make any adjustments that you may need.

Don't meet every single requirement?

We recognise that talent comes in various forms and so are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and sustainable environment for all, that celebrates diversity. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement on the job description or you are seeking an alternative working pattern, please apply anyway - you may just be the person we are looking for. All we ask is that you make this clear in your application so that we can take this forward to the next stage of the selection process. In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use.

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the Coastland College, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

What we stand for:

Here at Coastland College, we have one purpose which stands as an ever-present and unchanging reminder of why we're here: to inspire our students and apprentices for individual success beyond expectation, ensuring that they are future-ready and prepared for today and tomorrow's world.

We're proud of who we are and the ambitious, dedicated teams who always strive to bring out the very best in our students. Recruiting more brilliant individuals who share our values and passion is so important to us, so do our values speak to you?

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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