Special Support Assistant EDV​/CKCA​/Christ King Catholic Academy Rodwell

We are seeking to appoint a Support Assistant, Unique 3:
Communication Support Worker (CSW) to join the SEN team with the provision for Deaf students at the academy. As part of this strong and enthusiastic team, you will be required to support Deaf students in mainstream classes throughout the primary phase and help the development of strategies and programmes to raise pupil achievement and attainment. This will include whole‑class communication support, small group sessions and one‑to‑one work to provide the opportunity to support a child and provide full and inclusive access to education.

You will work under the guidance of the SENDCO to offer support to children with hearing impairments, work alongside and in collaboration with the class teacher/advisory teachers, and will contribute to professional documentation and meetings. The successful applicant will hold a Level 1 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (Signature accredited), be working towards Level 2 as well as having practical experience of using BSL or SSE (Signed Supported English).

Our motto here is “Believe, Belong, Become.” Staff embrace this vision for our pupils and the school wholeheartedly. We work hard to engage our pupils to believe in the words Jesus taught us, belong to our community in faith and strive to become the best that they can be.

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed to meet the team. It is rather difficult to sum up the joy of our school without meeting our staff and pupils; however, if a visit to our schools is not possible, please take the time to look at our websites or email me with any questions, however small.

Please refer to the application pack for the person specification, job description and further details.

• DBS
• Medical clearance
• Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number
• Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children
• A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out
• For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out
• For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 7th January 2026 - midday

Shortlisting date: Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interview dates: Wednesday 14th January 2025 (TBC)

Grade: NJC pay Grade F, scale points range 19‑24

Salary: £32,061.00 to £35,412.00 (pro rata)

Hours: 33 per week, term time only

Contract: Fixed‑term for the life of the child in school until 31/8/2028

Required: As soon as possible