Communication Support Worker

Salary Point 25 - £26,693 per annum (£9,593 pro rata)

Hours 15 hours per week, 38 weeks per year

Contract Permanent

Location Peterborough College

We are recruiting for a Communication Support Worker to join our Additional Learning Support Team at Peterborough College.

You will support D/deaf/hard of hearing/deafblind students to enable them to actively participate in learning, encourage independence and maximise their potential.

You will also work closely with teaching staff to strengthen collaborative working and communication and provide EHCP provision where applicable, helping students to successfully achieve their academic goals.

We are looking for someone with a Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language and a Level 2 qualification in Learning Support, along with a good level of education including a Level 2 qualification in English & Maths.

Finally, you will have the proven ability to work successfully and influentially as part of a team.

IEG benefits

Peterborough College offers a flexible, friendly workplace, 30-37 days annual leave (role dependant) plus bank holidays, a very generous contributory pension scheme and continuous professional development opportunities tailored to your needs. We also offer occupational sick pay to protect you and your family.

How to apply

For the full job description, person specification and information on how to apply for this job please go to – https://ieg.ac.uk/ieg-jobs/

IEG is actively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and any vulnerable groups within the college community and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Salary: £9,593.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free fitness classes
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• SEND: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person