Communication Support Worker with Medical Experience

St Paul's Catholic School; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Milton Keynes is seeking a Communication Support Worker with medical experience. You will enhance the learning of deaf/hard of hearing pupils, providing medical support as needed. Ideal candidates will have a BSL qualification or be willing to pursue it, alongside experience with medical needs. This part-time role requires excellent communication skills and is based on a term-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Commitment to the education of deaf/hard of hearing pupils.
• Willingness to undertake training for medical needs.

Responsibilities

• Enhance the learning of deaf/hard of hearing pupils.
• Provide support to pupils with medical needs.
• Work within an established team, supporting up to 9 pupils.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or willingness to work towards it

Good working knowledge of deafness

Paediatric first aid training

Experience with medical needs

Job description

Overview

Job Reference EDV/2025/SPCS/71105

Location Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Part-Time

Salary £21,033.00 Annually (Actual)

Closing Date 9:00am, 29th Sep 2025

Start Date October 2025

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Role Communication Support Worker with Medical Experience

Salary St Paul\'s Pay Range 3 (£29,572 to £31,586)

Pro rata Starting Salary £20,381

Hours 30 hours per week, Term time only plus 1 day

Working Hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.40am-3.35pm; Tuesday 8.50am-3.35pm; Friday 8.40am-2.30pm

Responsibilities

• Enhance the learning of deaf/hard of hearing pupils within the classroom and the Hearing Support Department
• Provide support to pupils with medical needs, including those with a tracheostomy, with appropriate training
• Work within an established team, supporting up to 9 pupils

Qualifications & Experience

• Ideal: British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or willingness to work towards BSL qualifications
• Good working knowledge of deafness and commitment to education
• Paediatric first aid training preferred
• Experience with medical needs and basic tracheostomy care preferred; willingness to undertake training under supervision

Safeguarding & Requirements

• St. Paul\'s Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Enhanced DBS check required

Related Documents

• CSW- PS-. Medical-03.25..docx
• CSW-JD-Medical-03.25..docx

Contact Details

Contact Maddy Oliveri

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St Paul\'s Catholic School

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Phoenix Drive, Leadenhall, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK6 5EN

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