Communication Support Worker

Title: Learning Support Assistant with BSL / Communication Support Worker

Location: South Yorkshire

Pay: £22,256 (Pro Rata: £14,922) plus extra £6.59ph when carrying out BSL duties.

Duration:  30 hours, term time only (37 weeks), Permanent

Reed - Further Education are seeking a Learning Support Assistant to work within the ASL team.

What’s the day-to-day responsibilities of a Learning Support Assistant?

• You will provide in and out of class support to assist students with learning disabilities / difficulties to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.
• This will include BSL signing and note taking when required.
• You will assist in the planning, prep & reviewing of learning in conjunction with the curriculum staff.
• You will have the personal skills to be able to effectively support students, dealing with challenging behaviour when it arises and helping them to develop their own coping strategies.

What are the required skills and qualifications needed for this role?

• Level 3 or up in British Sign Language
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
• Experience interacting with 16–19-year-olds in education or apprentice setting.
• Experience supporting SEND, ALS or SEMH students or young people.
• Level 2 or equivalent in English and Maths
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
• Current Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one through Reed Compliance

If you are ready for a career change, and a Learning Support Assistant with BSL is the next role for you, click ‘Apply Now’, and register to Reed - Further Education. Alternatively, contact your local Reed - Further Education branch today, where we would love to hear from you and help you shape your next career step.

Reed - Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check.

We look forward to your application – Ashleigh King, Leeds