Communication Support Worker
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Role: Communication Support Worker
Location: Bournemouth
Pay: £13-£14 an hour
Start date: June 2024
Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: 8:30- 15:00
GSL Education are partnering with a local primary school in Bournemouth to recruit a Communication Support Worker with British Sign Language experience . The school are looking to appoint a candidate who can provide 1:1 support for a pupil who requires additional support through sign language and non-verbal instruction. Therefore, experience or qualification in British Sign Language is essential.
The role is available to start in June 2024, for a fixed-term position, however, for the right candidate there is potential for this to be brought forward. The role is initially temporary, but there is scope for this to become a permanent role. 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 qualification or considerable experience communicating in sign language
- Have lots of patience, be proactive and committed to the role
- Ideally you will have experience working with children/ adults with SEN
- A strong ability to develop relationships and rapport with pupils
- 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 correct 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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