Job Description

Company Overview

Cornerstone Nurseries is dedicated to creating nurturing spaces for children and their families that feel like a 'home from home.' We prioritise continuous professional development for our staff, ensuring they have access to training opportunities throughout their careers.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Communication Support Worker to support a child at our nursery who is registered deaf and is using total sign language at home and in nursery.

The ideal candidate

will have a flexible approach to meeting the individual needs of each child. will have a genuine enthusiasm and commitment for working with deaf children. will support the excellent provision currently delivered in the nursery is highly motivated and would like to be part of our hardworking team. has excellent communication and organisational skills. has BSL level 3 Communication support for deaf learners. is committed to teamwork and maintaining high standards. has high expectations for progress and behaviour.
Responsibilities;

To work as a Communication Support worker as part of the nursery team To assist in the provision of a high standard of care for a deaf child placed in the nursery in a way that meets their physical, social, emotional, intellectual and developmental needs. To provide outstanding support for children who are deaf who use either British Sign Language (BSL) as their first language or those who require a total communication approach to language which enhances their learning opportunities and achievement through inclusive practice so that they can access and participate in learning, experience a sense of achievement and develop independence.

Summary

As a Communication Support Worker at Cornerstone Nurseries, you will play a vital role in fostering a safe and stimulating environment one of our children who needs additional support and care and in communicating with the child's family.

Working in collaboration with the nursery SENco, the successful applicant will need to professionally liaise with external agencies in order to provide the best care and support.

Your hours will be in line with the hours this child requires care at the setting which is currently 1 day a week on a Friday 8am-6pm (1 hour unpaid lunch break)

This is currently a temporary position until September 2027.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on children's lives while working in a supportive environment, we invite you to join our dedicated team at Cornerstone Nurseries. Apply today!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person