Job description
British Sign Language (BSL) Communication Support Worker
REED Further Education is continually recruiting experienced and dedicated British Sign Language (BSL) Communication Support Workers to support profoundly deaf students within education settings.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference by enabling learners to fully access their education and achieve their goals.
• BSL CSW
• Various Locations across London and the South of England
• £20.00 - £35.00 per hour
• Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
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Key Responsibilities of a BSL CSW:
• Provide communication support for profoundly deaf students in classroom, workshop and tutorial settings.
• Facilitate effective communication between students, tutors and peers using British Sign Language.
• Support students to access learning materials and participate fully in their studies.
• Promote independence, confidence and inclusion within the learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams to meet individual learner needs.
Requirements to work with our FE clients as a BSL CSW:
• Minimum Level 3 British Sign Language (BSL) qualification (or higher)
• Experience supporting deaf learners or individuals with hearing impairments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries
• Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK
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
To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'.