Communication Support Worker
Pay: £14.50 - £15.93ph
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term-time only)
Start Date: ASAP
Humly is seeking a highly motivated, personable and experienced Communication Support Worker (CSW) to join the Learning Support Department of a welcoming mainstream secondary school.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and committed professional to provide 1:1 communication support to a pupil with a hearing impairment, helping them access lessons, wider school activities and the full educational experience.
The Role
As a Communication Support Worker, you will work closely with the pupil, teaching staff, SENCO and external professionals to:
- Provide 1:1 communication support across mainstream lessons and whole-school environments.
- Use BSL and Sign Supported English (SSE) to support effective communication and learning.
- Help identify and remove barriers to learning and communication.
- Develop and adapt resources to improve communication access within lessons.
- Support targeted interventions and the development of effective communication strategies.
- Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils while promoting independence and confidence.
- Work collaboratively with the wider school team to support the pupil's educational and personal development.
Requirements
- Be confident using British Sign Supported English.
- Ideally have previous experience working as a Communication Support Worker, although this is desirable rather than essential.
- Be organised, proactive and able to manage your workload effectively.
- Demonstrate excellent communication, listening, observation and empathy skills.
- Be confident working independently while also being a strong team player.
- Share the school's commitment to inclusion, equality, wellbeing and high expectations.
- Have a genuine passion for supporting children and young people to overcome barriers and achieve their potential.
Benefits
- A truly rewarding role where you can see the difference you make every day
- Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions
- Term-time only – no evening or weekend work
- Opportunities for free CPD and SEN-specific training
- Long-term and permanent placement options
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding Statement:
At Humly, we are committed to safeguarding children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups' regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service ("the DBS") and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).
School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 unless it is a "protected" conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £14.50-£15.93 per hour
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
