BSL Support Worker
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Area | Cambridgeshire, England |
| Sector | SEN |
| Salary | £20,947 – £22,577 |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Paul Feldman |
| Consultant Email | paul@nationalskillsagency.co.uk |
| Telephone | 020 3953 1984 |
| Job Ref | PF BSLSW |
- Description
Term Time only
£20,947 – £22,577
The primary purpose of this job role is to:
To support Deaf learners in a range of educational and training settings, facilitating communication between learner, staff and peers, using appropriate modes of communication and other strategies and ensuring optimal access.
- To work in class with deaf learners to facilitate communication and access using a range of communication modes and strategies as appropriate (e.g., note-taking, BSL/SSE, Lip speaking and language modification).
- To liaise closely with teaching staff regarding the delivery of the course, advising as appropriate on the modification and differentiation of the learning environment, materials, and delivery styles.
- To advise teaching and other staff on appropriate communication strategies when working with d/Deaf learners.
- To provide support for activities outside the classroom, for instance, residential trips and visits.
- To adapt and modify language where appropriate (including curriculum and learning materials).
- To voice over for d/Deaf learners where appropriate.
- To facilitate the use of technical aids in the learning environment, e.g., the use of minicom, radio aids, etc.
- To provide appropriate support to students during examinations and assessments, according to guidelines issued by the awarding bodies.
- To transcribe videos and prepare learning materials appropriate to the needs of specific deaf learners.
Personal Specification:
- Full Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language.
- GCSE/level 2 qualification in Math’s and English
- Experience of supporting in FE or an educational establishment.
- Experience working with d/Deaf learners
- Prepared to travel to support students during activities outside of the classroom and working off site.
- May involve some evening work on a regular basis and some weekend work on occasions.
Perks & Benefits
Here’s just a taste of what you’ll enjoy as part of the team:
- Generous holidays: 27 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure
- Excellent pension schemes (TPS 28.68%, LGPS 20.10%)
- Free gym membership & discounted fitness classes
- Discounted or fully funded courses
- BUPA health cash plan & occupational health services
- Subsidised on-site Costa, Starbucks & restaurants
- Free parking with EV charging
- High street & online discounts with Rewards
- Free 24/7 counselling via Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training & development opportunities
Paul Feldman is the National Skills Agency Data Protection Officer. Your data will be stored until notice is given by you for it to be removed. Our Data Protection Policy will be forwarded to you on request. As we get a high number of applications we may be unable to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates. We will retain your details to keep you informed of other opportunities. National Skills Agency Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
