Communication Support Worker

Knowsley Council; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an enthusiastic individual to provide communication support for a Deaf pupil at St Aidan's Catholic Primary School. This temporary role involves collaborating with staff to foster a supportive educational environment. Candidates must possess BSL Level 3 and experience with Deaf children, and exhibit excellent communication and organizational skills. The position offers a working pattern of term-time only and a total of 27.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting Deaf children/young people in the classroom.
• Good levels of English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with staff to create a Deaf friendly environment.
• Support development of communication skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSL Level 3

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Location: Adswood Road, Huyton
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Term Time
• Hours: 27.5 hours per week.
• Closing Date: 07/01/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: SVP 0639

Fixed Term (Linked to named pupil on role)

The Governors of St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly individual who can provide one to one communication support to a pupil, helping them fully engage with lessons.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of experience and qualifications for this post.

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively and positively with all the staff within the ethos, vision, and values of the school
• Establish a productive working relationship with the class teacher and other school staff to promote a Deaf friendly environment
• Support the development of communication and language skills
• Have good levels of English and Maths
• Have a minimum BSL Level 3
• Have experience of supporting Deaf children/young people in the classroom

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

• A friendly disposition and a good team player
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to prioritise work
• Work to high standards, both when working with colleagues and when working unsupervised

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0151 477 8370 to arrange a visit.

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check. Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Closing Date: Wednesday 7th January 2026 at 9am
Short Listing Date: Thursday 8th January 2026
Interview Date: Week Commencing 12th January 2026