Deaf Education & Learning Support Specialist (BSL/SSE)

MidKent College; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

MidKent College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide specialist communication support for deaf and hearing-impaired students, enabling access to learning and assessments. The role uses BSL, SSE and other strategies to facilitate two-way communication between students, staff and peers, supporting independence and progression.

You will also support students with additional learning needs across college life, ensuring access during personal care, medical

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist communication support for deaf and hearing-impaired students.
• Facilitate two-way communication between students, staff and peers using BSL, SSE and other strategies.
• Undertake Learning Support Assistant duties to support students with additional learning needs.
• Maintain effective communication access during personal care, medical procedures, enrichment activities, and educational visits.

Job description

MidKent College in the United Kingdom is seeking a Learning Support Assistant to provide specialist communication support for deaf and hearing-impaired students, enabling access to learning and assessments. The role uses BSL, SSE and other strategies to facilitate two-way communication between students, staff and peers, supporting independence and progression.

You will also support students with additional learning needs across college life, ensuring access during personal care, medical