BSL Communication Support Worker

We are seeking a BSL Communication Support Worker to assist students 16+!

• Job Title: Communication Support Worker
• Location: Essex
• Job Type: Full time Mon - Fri
• Salary: £22.50 to £30 per hour

Day-to-day of the role of a BSL Communication Support Worker:

• Support learners during initial assessments using sign language to enable them to complete assessments effectively.
• Provide one-to-one BSL translation, both direct and indirect, for Deaf and hearing-impaired students with a variety of hearing loss, primarily in the learning environment.
• Interpret BSL to English voice-over live in a learning environment.
• Mentor Deaf learners using qualifications and experiences to keep them on track, address any concerns, and in turn raise attendance and achievement.
• Support, mentor, and coach other staff within the service provision for Deaf learners.
• Keep up to date with mandatory training provided by the college and attend all in-person staff development sessions, e.g., Health & Wellbeing.
• Integrate and provide full inclusivity to Deaf learners.

Required Skills & Qualifications for the BSL support worker role:

• Completion of BSL level 3 to level 6.
• Experience working in the Further Education Sector.
• Proven ability to work alongside lecturers, translating spoken English into British Sign Language for students who are Deaf or hearing-impaired.
• Experience in mentoring and supporting Deaf learners and staff within educational settings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusive educational practices.

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges, prisons, and training providers in the area
• A specialist further education consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf
• A Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus'
• Access to roles throughout the UK and online/remote learning

At Reed, we believe that experience is just as important as qualifications. So, if you have experience using British Sign Language, we encourage you to start your registration today. You'll be joining a team of passionate professionals who provide the best possible education to the students of our clients.

Whether you are interested in supporting students as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, learning mentor or technician, or working in other FE roles such as HR, finance, facilities or administration, we have something for you. We also have a dedicated team of interim and senior management consultants with over two decades of experience in the sector.

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.