Communication Support Worker - Term Time Only + 2 Weeks (30 hours p/w) en Hopwood Hall
Hopwood Hall · Middleton, Reino Unido · Onsite
- Junior
- Oficina en Middleton
To meet the needs of Deaf/Hearing Impaired learners including communication support in class and out of class support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.
To promote equality and integration for Deaf/Hearing Impaired Learners with curriculum and the wider college.
To promote equality and integration for Deaf/Hearing Impaired Learners with curriculum and the wider college.
To encourage learner independence using support strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- To provide communication support to Deaf/hearing impaired students across the whole College curriculum by using an appropriate method of communication e.g. British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, Lip Speaking, Clear Lip Pattern. This includes incidental hearing, activities, educational trips or work experience.
- To implement, record, review and adapt support strategies throughout the academic year.
- To work closely with curriculum to encourage inclusive teaching practice including delivery of awareness information to staff.
- To provide sign language communication at College functions as required.
- To develop/adapt Deaf/HI accessible resources/glossaries and moderate language as required.
- To provide communication support for learners requiring additional social and welfare issues e.g. support with contacting outside agencies.
- To assist learners with the use of specialist equipment and software.
- To liaise with the Student Support Manager to ensure student details, PEEPs, exam concessions and specialist equipment are in place.
- Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
Essential Criteria
Level 2 (GCSE A* - C) in English and Maths.
Signature BSL (British sign language) level 3.
An excellent standard of English
Desirable Criteria
L3 Certificate in Communication Support.
Relevant degree or professional qualification.
How Identified: Application
Experience
Essential Criteria
Experience of working with young people or adults with varying levels of deafness.
Experience of supporting in an educational setting.
How Identified: Application/Interview
Specialist Knowledge
Essential Criteria
Deaf awareness/familiarity with the deaf culture.
Knowledge of support strategies for Deaf/hearing impaired learners.
Knowledge of specialist equipment e.g. Radio Aids, Loop systems.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of assistive technology and software.
How Identified: Application/Interview
IT Skills
Essential Criteria
Intermediate ability to use Microsoft Office applications and willing to undertake training appropriate to role.
Willing to undertake any software training relevant to role.
Desirable Criteria
Experience of student records system, electronic ILPs, Promonitor.
How Identified: Application/Interview
