BSL

• Part-Time, Term-Time (Fixed term until 18th July 2025)
• Location: West London
• Salary: £22,909 to £26,173 

We are looking for a dedicated Communication Support Worker to join the team, providing essential support for deaf and hard of hearing students. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring these students have full access to the curriculum and are fully integrated within the college environment.

• Facilitate communication between deaf and hard of hearing students and their peers, as well as teaching and support staff, using British Sign Language (BSL).
• Support deaf and hard of hearing students in class, ensuring they can fully participate and access the curriculum.
• Promote awareness of the support services available within the college for deaf and hard of hearing students.
• Encourage understanding and awareness of the needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners among staff and students.
• Work collaboratively with the teaching team to adapt resources and strategies to meet the needs of students.
• Provide feedback and advice to staff on how to enhance the learning experience for deaf and hard of hearing students.

• Qualified to a minimum of British Sign Language Level 3.
• Demonstrable good signing skills.
• Experience of working with deaf and/or hard of hearing individuals, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong team working skills and a flexible approach to meeting the diverse needs of all students.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by undergoing a 2 year’ employment check and a DBS Application, completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon.