FE Communication & Visual Impairment Support Specialist

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is hiring a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You will assist deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners to participate fully in lessons and achieve qualifications.

You will adapt materials and collaborate with teaching staff to remove barriers to learning across curricula.

This is a temporary/contract role based in the East Midlands with an emphasis on accurate records and learner independence.

Qualifications

• BSL Level 3 qualification required.
• Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, learner-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing communication support for deaf and hard of hearing learners in the classroom.
• Supporting visually impaired learners to access lessons, resources and assessments.
• Adapting learning materials and curriculum content into accessible formats.
• Working closely with teaching and support colleagues to plan and review support.
• Promoting learner independence and full inclusion within mainstream classes.
• Keeping accurate records of the support delivered.

Skills

BSL Level 3

Deaf/VI learner support

Strong communication skills

Learner-focused approach

Job description

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the East Midlands is hiring a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You will assist deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners to participate fully in lessons and achieve qualifications.

You will adapt materials and collaborate with teaching staff to remove barriers to learning across curricula.

This is a temporary/contract role based in the East Midlands with an emphasis on accurate records and learner independence.