Communication support worker – BSL Level 1

• Locations

  Waltham Forest, London

• Salary

  £160 - £192 per day + Holiday pay

• Sector

  Education, Special Education Needs (SEN)

• Type

  Temporary

Are you Communication support worker and looking to make a difference in the life of children? Below is the job for you!

Job role – Communication Support Worker (CSW) with BSL Signing Skills – Level 1

Location- Leytonstone

Hours – part time – approximately 20 hours per week

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the class teacher as to what is being taught, prepare additional resources related to the needs of the specific child and identify key language skills and vocabulary development needs for the week.
• Provide support as agreed with the teacher, and in discussion with the student’s Speech and Language Therapist (SLT) and visiting Specialist Teacher Advisor for Hearing Impairment. This may include pre-tutoring support to ensure the student has the necessary knowledge and familiarity with the vocabulary and concepts used in the lesson. It may also involve post-tutoring to check understanding, and reinforce key learning points.
• Provide signing support at an appropriate level in a range of situations, as agreed with the teacher, SLT and Specialist Teacher Advisor. This may range from key word signing to use of Sign Supported English to BSL, as appropriate for the needs of the student, the setting / learning task involved and the student’s preference.
• Record progress of targeted interventions and feed back to the class teacher to inform planning and next steps.
• Support interventions with a small group if appropriate or in a 1-1 situation when required.
• Support access in whole class situations by signing what the teacher is saying at an accessible level for the student.

Qualifications and Skills:

• School based SEN experience
• BSL Level 1 qualification or above
• GCSE 5 A-Cs grades including English and maths or equivalent
• A knowledge and understanding of how to communicate effectively with deaf children / young people.
• A proven track record of working successfully in close collaboration with others
• Enhanced DBS on update service or willingness to apply for one

If you are a dedicated Communication Support Worker (CSW) with BSL Signing Skills and a passion for helping students manage their behaviour effectively, we invite you to apply and be part of our team.

Join us at Morgan Hunt and help shape the future of our students. We look forward to welcoming a new member to our dedicated team!

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment Business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to temporary vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.