Communication Support Worker (British Sign Language Qualified) Vacancy
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Required for Autumn 2023
Our School is looking to appoint a communication support worker/BSL signer to join a team supporting deaf students across a variety of curriculum areas. Our school takes pride in being inclusive and this was recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection. Our Inclusion team is led by an Assistant Headteacher for Inclusion who is our SENCo, with a Deputy SENCo who leads on the ERF provision for deaf students.
This post requires a person who understands the needs of deaf students who may have other additional needs within a secondary school setting. The ability to establish good working relationships with the students and a large number of staff is essential. Previous experience of working with deaf and SEND students is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of BSL is essential.
The successful applicant will be well supported and have opportunities for continued professional development.
The full-time position is full working 32.5 hours week for 39 weeks per year (term time); part-time hours can be considered (3 days minimum). NJC Scale 5 points 12/17 £24,496- £26,845 per year. (Pro rata to hours and weeks worked actual annual salary is £18,513 - £20,304 pa)
Interested? Please download the below application pack and application form:
The closing date for applications is 9am Friday 22nd September 2023.
Completed application forms and cover letters can be sent to k.challands@woodlands.derby.sch.uk. An email will be sent to confirm receipt.
Allestree Woodlands School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate.
