Role: Communication Support Worker – British Sign Language Support  

Location: Bournemouth

Pay: £13-£14 an hour

Start date: June 2024

Contract: Fixed Term – end of next academic year

Hours: 8:30- 15:00

Term-time only

GSL Education are partnering with a local primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a Communication Support Worker with British Sign Language experience and qualification (BSL). The school are looking to appoint a candidate who can provide 1:1 support for a pupil who requires additional support through sign language. Therefore, experience or qualification in British Sign Language is essential. Any experience using Makaton would also be beneficial to the role.

The role is available to start in June 2024, for a fixed-term position. The role is term-time only and the working day is 8:30-15:00, Monday to Friday.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a British Sign Language (BSL) qualification or considerable experience communicating in sign language
• Have lots of patience, be proactive and committed to providing high-quality support
• Ideally you will have prior experience working with children
• Have a strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
• Have excellent interpersonal skills

Role of a Communication Support Worker:

• Supporting the teacher with the delivery of the lesson for the 1:1 pupil, ensuring that the pupil is engaged and that communication is accessible through sign language and clear and simple spoken English
• Helping to create materials and resources for the 1:1 pupil, working closely with the teacher
• Support the pupil throughout the teacher’s input sessions

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the relevant skills for the job, please apply now! Once we have read through your application we will be in touch with you to discuss the next steps.

 
To work with GSL Education as a Communication Support Worker, you should:
 

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

 
Here at GSL Education, we offer competitive pay rates, bespoke service and dedicated Consultants who will support you in securing your new role. Whether you are at the start of your career or are looking for a more manageable work-life balance, rest assured we are here for you. As experienced Education Recruiters, we have helped hundreds of Candidates gain the relevant experience and training required to become Specialist Support Staff, Newly Qualified Teachers, Fully Qualified Teachers, Education Psychologists and even gain Senior Leadership appointments. 

Please be advised that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

For more information about any of the positions mentioned above, please contact Susie Beveridge at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education on the role of a Communication Support Worker, please apply via the application link or visit (url removed) to apply online.

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