Communication Support Worker

Job title: Communication Support Worker

Salary: C1 £ 28,598 – £31,022 (pro rata)

Hours: 37

Contract: Full Time

Location: Leeds

As a Communication Support Worker you will facilitate curriculum access to post‑16 deaf learners using BSL, Sign Supported English and English. You will support students and staff in a variety of settings.

• Provide communication support for staff, students, and parents in various situations.
• Adapt materials and curriculum delivery to enable deaf students' access.
• Deliver programmes of support and learning as required by the post‑16 setting.
• Support individuals and small groups of deaf students in mainstream classes according to their needs.
• Provide interpreting and other forms of communication support, e.g., note taking, lip speaking.
• Identify specific language and conceptual problems, liaising with other support staff.
• Facilitate communication between deaf and hearing students or adults.
• Provide appropriate communication for assessments and examinations.
• Discuss lesson content and expectations with tutors and support colleagues.
• Contribute to EHCP meetings and report information to the team.
• Maintain liaison within the support team and with college staff.
• Participate in professional development and in‑service training.

• Signature / CACDP Certificate in BSL Stage 2 / Level 2.
• Signature / CACDP Certificate in BSL Stage 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or performing at that level).
• ‘O’ Level English or GCSE Grade C, or equivalent.
• Positive attitude to deaf people and sign language.
• Relate well to a variety of students, colleagues, and professionals.
• Experience working as a communication support worker or interpreter with deaf people.
• Experience working in post‑16 education.
• Ability to work as part of a team and autonomously.
• Fluency in English and good general education.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Interpreting and translation skills.
• Be flexible and co‑operative.
• Ability to travel between sites.

• Signature / CACDP BSL NVQ4 or equivalent.
• BTEC/Edexcel Communication Support Worker Certificate.
• Interpreting qualification or training.
• A’ level English.
• Observation and recording skills.
• Practical skills such as preparing materials, basic IT.
• Note‑taking ability.
• Experience working with students (deaf and hearing) in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of issues relating to deaf education and bilingualism.
• Will work flexible hours, including evenings, by negotiation.

• Competitive salary and statutory holidays.
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements subject to service requirements.
• Clear career pathway and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Staff wellbeing benefits and measures to support economic wellbeing.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+ persons, ethnically diverse, disabled and care‑experienced people.

All eligible candidates must evidence the right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment.