Communication Support Workers

Dovetail and Slate; Greater London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is seeking a Communication Support Worker to assist deaf and hard of hearing students in a West London FE setting.

You will provide BSL/communication support in classrooms, adapt learning materials, collaborate with teachers, and help students with EHCPs while promoting deaf awareness.

Full-time and term-time/part-time roles are available; sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 minimum.
• Strong signing skills.
• Experience supporting deaf/hard of hearing people.
• Ideally experience within an education setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Flexible and student-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide BSL/communication support in the classroom.
• Support deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.
• Adapt learning materials and curriculum content.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff.
• Support students with EHCPs and monitor progress.
• Promote deaf awareness across the college.
• Support students during trips, visits and wider activities.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Signing skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexible / student-focused

Job description

Location: West London

Salary: 31,000 - 36,000 pro rata

Contract: Full-time or Part-time Term-time

Communication Support Worker - BSL

Are you a BSL Level 3+ qualified Communication Support Worker looking for a rewarding role supporting deaf and hard of hearing students?

We are recruiting Communication Support Workers to join an FE setting, helping students access their learning and achieve their potential.

The Role

• Provide BSL/communication support in the classroom.
• Support deaf and hard of hearing students with their learning.
• Adapt learning materials and curriculum content.
• Work closely with teaching and support staff.
• Support students with EHCPs and monitor progress.
• Promote deaf awareness across the college.
• Support students during trips, visits and wider activities.

About You

You’ll need:

• BSL Level 3 minimum.
• Strong signing skills.
• Experience supporting deaf/hard of hearing people.
• Ideally, experience within an education setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A flexible and student-focused approach.

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role.

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We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Because education matters.