Signer/Communicator

City College Plymouth; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

City College Plymouth in Devon is seeking a dedicated role to support students with Hearing Impairment and SEND in a post-16 learning environment. You will help students access the curriculum, participate in college life, and build confidence in learning and life skills.

A key aspect is providing BSL communication and possibly 1:1 signing support, working with teaching staff and Learning Support colleagues to promote inclusion and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students with Hearing Impairment and SEND.
• Ability to adapt communication to individual needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and Learning Support.

Responsibilities

• Support students to access curriculum and participate in college life.
• Assist with communication needs for Hearing Impairment, including BSL.
• Work with staff to promote inclusion, independence and high expectations.

Skills

Adaptability

Collaboration

Focus & Attentiveness

Persistence

Job description

Term Time | Permanent | £14,912 Per Annum (Pro Rata of £30,236 Per Annum)

Who we are

Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of. Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning. These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best.

As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future. We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.

The Role

The main purpose of this post is to provide a graduated and person-centred approach to supporting students with a Hearing Impairment and/or Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) within a post-16 learning environment.

You will support students to access the curriculum, participate fully in learning and college life, experience achievement, and develop greater confidence and independence in their learning and wider life skills.

A key aspect of the role will be supporting students with a Hearing Impairment through effective communication, including the use of British Sign Language (BSL). The successful candidate may also be required to provide BSL communication/signing support for individual students on a 1:1 basis, depending on their identified needs and the provision required to enable them to access their programme of study.

You will have knowledge and experience of supporting students with Hearing Impairment and SEND, alongside a genuine commitment to making a positive difference to students' educational experiences. You will work collaboratively with teaching staff, Learning Support colleagues and other professionals to promote inclusion, independence and high expectations for all students.

Above all, you will be committed to ensuring that our students receive an inclusive, supportive and outstanding educational experience.

What Will You Bring to the Role

• Adapting: You will need to adapt your communication and support approach to meet the individual needs of students with Hearing Impairment and/or SEND.
• Collaborating: You will work closely with students, teaching staff, Learning Support colleagues and other professionals.
• Focused & Attentive: You will need to remain focused and attentive to students' individual needs while supporting them within busy post-16 learning environments.
• Persistence: You will demonstrate patience, persistence and determination when supporting students to overcome barriers to learning, communication and participation.