Communication Support Worker (working at BSL Level 3)

Ref: SCH-TDA-0015
Establishment: The Deaf Academy Location: Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2AU Salary: 19784.00 - 25911.00 Department: College Job Type: Full Time
Closing Date: 12/08/2024 12:00 Interview Date: Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. The academy may therefore close the vacancy ahead of the current advertised date. Start Date: September 2024

Additional Information

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks Hours per Week: 37.00 Weeks per Year: 39.000 Pay Grade: CSW

The Role

Communication Support Worker (CSW)

Either Full (35 hours) or Part Time roles available, Term time

Salary scale between £24,514 to £28,676* (full time equivalent) Pay award pending from Sept-24

(*depending on experience and qualifications)


We are looking to recruit several CSW's to support students both on and off site, starting in September. The role is based from our Academy site in Exmouth, with regular travel to other FE provisions, including Exeter College. A relocation allowance may be available for successful candidates that need to relocate to the area for this role.


The role of Learning CSW at the Deaf Academy is to support students at Further Education provisions to facilitate two-way communication between our deaf students, their mainstream tutors and wider peer group. The role will also include taking notes, modifying English and other resources to make them accessible to our students. The role may also be to support students whilst at work placements, providing access to information and communication with others.


Are you looking for a new challenge? For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference? If so, then we would love to hear from you! Working at the Deaf Academy, you can be certain that you are part of a team that does its utmost to inspire and enable our young people to thrive. Preparing young people for a happy, healthy and fulfilling future is what it’s all about for us. The Deaf Academy operates from a £12m new award-winning campus for day and residential students. This is a unique opportunity to join our fantastic team and directly impact our young people’s experience.


What we offer:


  • A CPD program geared to your specific training needs, with weekly CPD sessions as role or team training within your working time
  • Sponsorship to achieve qualifications in British Sign Language up to Level 3 (including BSL Level 4 from January 2025)
  • Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Life Assurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Long-term career development within a forward thinking and innovative organisation
  • Subsidised lunches for £2



Qualifications

Qualification Title Grade
BSL Level 3 (minimum BSL 2 with commitment to achieve level 3 within 2 years) BSL L2
Essential

Related Documents

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Safeguarding Information

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young adults; as such an enhanced DBS check is required.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

The Academy is a Disability Committed Employer in promoting diversity and inclusion for all its students and staff. The Academy is also signed up to the Armed Forces Covenant in supporting ex-service personnel in recognising their skills and experience.

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The Deaf Academy
1 Douglas Avenue
Exmouth
Devon
EX8 2AU

Jenna Spelman

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