Communication Support Worker (Hearing Impaired) - Full-time

Woodlands; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local academy in Canterbury is seeking a Communication Support Worker for Hearing Impaired Children. The role is designed to aid in the educational and social development of hearing impaired pupils. Candidates should be qualified in British Sign Language and have experience working with children with hearing impairments. This position offers full-time hours of 35hrs per week during term times plus additional training days, with a starting salary of £26,393, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

British Sign Language

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified in British Sign Language 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 job description.

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.