Communication Support Worker/BSL Signer Derby, England
Job description
Location: Allestree Woodlands School
Hours: 32.5 hours a week, 39 weeks a year. Part time hours can be considered (3 days minimum)
Contract type: Permanent, required for Autumn 2023
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; part-time hours can be considered (3 days minimum).
NJC Scale 5 points 12-17 £24,496 - £26,845 depending on qualifications and experience. Pro rata to weeks and hours worked £18,513- £20,304 per year. There is also the opportunity for overtime pay to support extracurricular activities.
INTERESTED? Please visit the vacancies page of the Allestree Woodlands School website https://www.woodlands.derby.sch.uk/vacancies.
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.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 22 September 2023 at 09:00am. Any applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
