Communication Support Worker

Location: Branston

1 permanent post - 36 hours per week; 1 maternity cover post until June 2027 – 14 hours per week, 39 weeks per year to cover term times Harrow College Actual salary for full time post in the range of £30,814 - £35,511 per annum including London Weighting We are seeking to appoint two Communication Support Workers – one full time permanent role and one part time maternity cover role, to provide support for deaf and hard of hearing students at Harrow College.

You will ensure that deaf and hard of hearing students are supported in class and are able to gain maximum access to the curriculum. You will promote awareness of the support services within the college and encourage awareness of the needs of deaf and hard of hearing learners with both staff and students. You will be qualified to a minimum of British Sign Language Level 3, possess good signing skills and have experience of working with deaf and/or hard of hearing people, ideally in an educational environment.

Good team working skills and a flexible approach to meeting the needs of all students are also required. For the part time role, the working days are expected to be Thursday and Friday. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Please note:

for individuals who start a term time only role after 1st September, the salary will be pro-rated from the start date to the end of this academic year (31 st August 2027). This ensures that the correct entitlement to pay and holiday pay relative to the portion of the year worked.

This will be paid in equal monthly instalments until 31 August.

The salary will revert to the normal arrangements as stated in the advert at the start of the following academic year. Notice for Recruitment Agencies: HRUC operates with a managed service provider (MSP) for recruitment services. We do not accept unsolicited emails, CVs, or contact from recruitment agencies. Any CVs or information sent to HRUC outside of this process will not be considered or acted upon, regardless of the terms and conditions stated by the agency.

Closing date: 3 rd November 2026