Specialist LSA (CSW)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

City College Norwich is seeking a Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Communication Support Worker) to join the Inclusion Services Team. The role supports students with learning disabilities across City College Norwich and partner colleges, including BSL interpretation and additional support needs.

The post is term-time only (38 weeks per year). A Level 6 BSL qualification is essential, and progression towards Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support or equivalent is encouraged.

Qualifications

• BSL qualification up to level 6; level 3 or below not accepted.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning disabilities/difficulties across City College Norwich, Easton College and Paston College.
• Support students who require British Sign Language interpretation.
• Support students who require Additional Support.
• Support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD).

Education

BSL Level 6 qualification

Job description

This Specialist Learning Support Assistant (Communication Support Worker) post sits in the Inclusion Services Team at City College Norwich and serves Easton and Paston colleges as well. The work centres on supporting students with learning disabilities or difficulties, including those who need British Sign Language interpretation, Additional Support, or who have profound and multiple learning disabilities. The post is term time only, 38 weeks a year. A level 6 BSL qualification is essential, and level 3 or below will not be considered.

What the job involves

• Support students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties across City College Norwich, Easton College and Paston College
• Support students who require British Sign Language interpretation
• Support students who require Additional Support
• Support students with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

What’s required

Qualifications

• BSL qualification up to level 6 (level 3 or below not accepted)
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support or equivalent

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS check
• Registration with the DBS Update Service
• New DBS certificate needed; update service checks on certificates issued before 28 November 2020 are not accepted

What’s offered

• Career progression opportunities