• Salary Range: BSL Level 3: £17,872 - £18,774 | BSL Level 6: £19,406 - £21,098 per annum (inclusive of Crawley Market Supplement)
• Location: Crawley
• Job Type: Term-time, Part-time

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Communication Support Assistant to join our team, providing essential support to hearing-impaired students. The ideal candidate will possess BSL Level 3 or above and have a passion for facilitating communication and learning within an educational setting.

• Support hearing-impaired students within classroom settings, ensuring they have full access to the curriculum.
• Work 1:1 with students to provide tailored support and run small group intervention sessions.
• Utilise BSL to communicate effectively with students and enhance their learning experience.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to adapt materials and teaching methods to meet the needs of hearing-impaired students.
• Participate in professional development opportunities, including an accredited BSL course provided by the school.

• Proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL) at Level 3 or above; Level 6 is preferred.
• Good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
• Previous classroom experience or experience working with young deaf people is advantageous.
• Understanding of how to support deaf students in accessing the curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

• Competitive salary inclusive of Crawley Market Supplement.
• Term-time working hours.
• Professional development opportunities, including a place on an accredited BSL course.
• Supportive and inclusive working environment.

To apply for the Communication Support Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter by 9.00am on Friday 4th October 2024. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy and interview on a rolling basis should we receive sufficient applications.