Communication Support Worker for Deaf Child - Fixed Term

Woodlands; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Tonbridge seeks a Communication Support Worker for a deaf child. This full-time role involves offering personalized support within and outside the classroom, fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should ideally have British Sign Language skills, or a willingness to learn. The position offers flexible hours and a supportive team, ensuring a rewarding experience that promotes student well-being and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Annual well-being day off

Supportive team environment

Development opportunities

Dedicated well-being team

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in British Sign Language is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to build supportive relationships with children.
• Ability to lead intervention groups for children's emotional and social needs.

Responsibilities

• Support a deaf child in accessing learning inside and outside of the classroom.
• Create a caring and inclusive environment for the child.
• Promote respect and self-esteem among students.

Skills

British Sign Language (BSL) level 2

Passion for caring

Teamwork

Adaptability

Literacy and numeracy skills

Experience working with children

Job description

Communication Support Worker for Deaf Child

Full-time: 32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 08:45 - 15:45) Term Time Only plus 5 staff development days.

This is a fixed term contract attached to a named child and will be reviewed annually with their placement and funding.

Location

Nexus School - Tonbridge

Why be a Communication Support Worker

This role will require a caring and supporting individual that can support a deaf child access learning inside and outside of the classroom. We can offer on-the-job training for candidates without the necessary qualifications or experience.

Are you:

• ideally trained to British Sign Language (BSL) level 2 or above; but not essential, as we can offer on-the-job training
• passionate, fun and creative;
• caring, committed and motivated for yourself and others;
• experienced working with children (although this is not essential);
• adaptable with a can-do attitude;
• great at working in a team with initiative to work independently to support children in achieving their best;
• literate and numerate with exam passes to evidence this;
• able to establish supportive, caring and secure relationships with children, promoting respect, self-esteem and a positive, inclusive whole school ethos;
• able to lead intervention groups in order to support learning or any emotional, social or behavioural needs of any children.

Yes, then you should workat Nexus School because:

• we are 'the school where excellence meets opportunity';
• our children are happy and make every day rewarding;
• no two days are the same (who wants boring!);
• we are expanding with a lot of exciting opportunities for you to develop.

We can offer you:

• flexible working hours to help you manage your work life balance;
• an annual well-being day off for all staff;
• a strong, experienced and supportive team of colleagues, all working towards the shared belief that children thrive when they feel consistently happy and safe at school;
• a varied range of development opportunities for staff to learn new skills and progress in their careers;
• a dedicated well-being team who work to support staff with day to day issues as well as a fun-packed social calendar for our staff to wind down.

Please note:

• In line with KCSIE 2025 guidance, as part of the shortlisting process, Nexus reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence and to share any pertinent information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children with the Headteacher.
• NexusSchool are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable.
• We reserve the right to close vacancies early, therefore, if interested please apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.