Deaf Learner Communication Support Specialist (Term-Time)

onlyFE; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Pension contributions scheme

Annual leave 30 days + 8 bank holidays

Health and wellbeing programmes

Employee assistance programme

Occupational Health

Free eye tests

Free parking

Job summary

The Sheffield College is recruiting a role dedicated to improving access and participation for d/Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students. The role encompasses academic and social support through varied communication methods, raising deaf awareness across college activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating classroom, online and work-placement support, with collaboration across SEND Advisors and tutors. The position is term-time, 35 weeks, offering a salary in the specified range.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students.
• Experience supporting students in diverse settings preferred.
• Flexibility to work term-time and in varying environments.

Responsibilities

• Convey lesson contents in classrooms, workshops, online, work placements and other learning environments.
• Use sign language, lip-reading, note-taking or live explanations as needed.
• Provide support aligned with student subject area, course level, and individual needs.
• Coordinate with SEND Advisor for Hearing Impaired, tutors, EHCP coordinators and progression staff.
• Prepare in advance by keeping up with course materials and adjusting materials for accessibility.
• Assist in transcripts and subtitles where needed (video or handouts).
• Support students outside scheduled class time to complete tutor-set work.

Skills

lip-speaking

sign to voice

voice to sign

note-taking

Job description

The Sheffield College is recruiting a role dedicated to improving access and participation for d/Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students. The role encompasses academic and social support through varied communication methods, raising deaf awareness across college activities.

Responsibilities include facilitating classroom, online and work-placement support, with collaboration across SEND Advisors and tutors. The position is term-time, 35 weeks, offering a salary in the specified range.