Communication Support Worker (Hearing Impaired) - Full-time

Woodlands; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local academy in Canterbury seeks a Communication Support Worker for Hearing Impaired Children. This role involves aiding in the education and social development of children using British Sign Language. The position is term-time only, requiring 35 hours per week, and offers a salary starting at £26,393 based on experience. Ideal candidates will have experience working with children with hearing impairments and strong communication skills. Apply now for the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience working with children having hearing impairment.
• Experience with Cochlear Implants and children with additional needs is desirable.
• Flexible, well organised, self-motivated, and good interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the education and social development of hearing impaired children.
• Use additional signed mode of communication as a second language.
• Work with individual pupils, parents/carers, and teachers.

Skills

Qualified in British Sign Language

Experience with children with hearing impairment

Interpersonal & communication skills

Education

Equivalent to Council for Advancement for Communication for Deaf People Stage 2/3

Job description

The Canterbury Academy have a brand-new purpose-built Hearing Impaired Unit, which opened in September 2023 and we have an exciting opportunity.

We are looking for a Communication Support Worker for Hearing Impaired Children to aid in the education and social development of hearing impaired children within the unit and wider mainstream environment, through the use of an additional signed mode of communication as a second language.

Mon to Fri 35hrs per week - 8:30am - 4pm (with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break), term time only + 5 additional training days.

Please state your preference for hous on your application form, thank you.

WWF Band 6 FTE £26,393, negotiable depending on skills and experience.

Necessary Experience:

• Qualified in British Sign Language / Signing Supported English to Council for Advancement for Communication for Deaf People Stage 2/3 or equivalent
• 2 years experience in working with children with hearing impairment
• Experience working with Cochlear Implants and children with additional needs such as ASD and SLCN. (desirable)
• Flexible, well organised and self motivated with good interpersonal & communication skills to enable work with individual pupils, parents/carers and teachers.

Further information can be found in the attached recruitment pack.

If you feel that you have the skills that we are looking for and would like the opportunity to flourish within an Academy that supports its staff, then we would love to hear from you.

Please note that this is a rolling advert which means that applications will be assessed upon receipt and applicants may be called for interview prior to the closing date.