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Communication Support Worker to Deaf & Hearing Impaired Students
Communication Support Worker to Deaf & Hearing Impaired Students
Communication Support Worker to Deaf & Hearing Impaired Students
Posted 3 months ago
- Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
- Any
- External
As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.
Were looking for someone to join our team at Leamington Spa as a Communication Support Worker on a permanent, part time, term time only basis.
This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £7,786.68 - £ 8.533.98 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months. *
Protection Of Children And Young Persons (The Childrens Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification.An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Offers Of Work
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Benefits
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
Pension schemes
Comprehensive training programme
The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working
And many more, which can be found listed on our Job description.
About the Role
Working within the Inclusion team, you will be working with a variety of students and be expected to meet the College's standards of work
Responsibilities include:
Interpreting using British Sign Language.
Performing the role of a Learning Support Assistant during class.
Note Taking, acting as a scribe during exams and lessons
Supporting the students out of class (assignment work etc) and during extracurricular activities, such as educational trips or work experience.
Working closely with the curriculum to encourage inclusive learning.
Working closely with the Coordinator for Services to Deaf Students to plan and deliver a high quality, professional service.
Building glossaries of technical language for the student.
Promoting equality and integration of Deaf and Hearing Impaired students.
Develop, review and implement strategies during the academic year, using individual learning profiles and other college systems.
Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors.
Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work as required.
Complete individual Risk Assessment and Individual Evacuation Plans.
Provide deaf awareness sessions to the students tutor groups, other related student groups and other external organisations where required.
Provide Learning Support to non-deaf students where appropriate
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
The Ideal Candidate...
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
Level 2 or above qualification in British Sign Language or be a native BSL user having come from a deaf family/community
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
If you are driven and ambitious and looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you.
TPBN1_UKTJ
Were looking for someone to join our team at Leamington Spa as a Communication Support Worker on a permanent, part time, term time only basis.
This role is pro rata, so the salary you will be receiving is £7,786.68 - £ 8.533.98 per annum. For any roles that start part way through the academic year, the annual salary will be pro rata to the remaining months. *
Protection Of Children And Young Persons (The Childrens Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification.An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Offers Of Work
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to: DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Benefits
When you join WCG we offer you a whole host of employee benefits, including:
Generous annual leave entitlement plus up to 4 free College Closure days a year
Pension schemes
Comprehensive training programme
The opportunity to apply for Hybrid working
And many more, which can be found listed on our Job description.
About the Role
Working within the Inclusion team, you will be working with a variety of students and be expected to meet the College's standards of work
Responsibilities include:
Interpreting using British Sign Language.
Performing the role of a Learning Support Assistant during class.
Note Taking, acting as a scribe during exams and lessons
Supporting the students out of class (assignment work etc) and during extracurricular activities, such as educational trips or work experience.
Working closely with the curriculum to encourage inclusive learning.
Working closely with the Coordinator for Services to Deaf Students to plan and deliver a high quality, professional service.
Building glossaries of technical language for the student.
Promoting equality and integration of Deaf and Hearing Impaired students.
Develop, review and implement strategies during the academic year, using individual learning profiles and other college systems.
Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors.
Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work as required.
Complete individual Risk Assessment and Individual Evacuation Plans.
Provide deaf awareness sessions to the students tutor groups, other related student groups and other external organisations where required.
Provide Learning Support to non-deaf students where appropriate
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
The Ideal Candidate...
GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification, or willingness to work towards once in post.
Level 2 or above qualification in British Sign Language or be a native BSL user having come from a deaf family/community
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
If you are driven and ambitious and looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect role for you.
TPBN1_UKTJ