Job Description

About Us

HAZELWICK SCHOO

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An Academy



Three Bridges, Crawley, West Sussex RH10 1SX

COMMUNICATION SUPPORT ASSISTANT FOR D/dEAF STUDENTS

Hours of work are 8.20am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, 30 hours and 25 minutes per week



BSL Level 1&2: 18,789 - 19,080 per annum, inclusive of Crawley Market Supplement

BSL Level 3: 19,378 - 20,309 per annum, inclusive of Crawley Market Supplement



We are looking for an engaging and motivated person who can sign at BSL Level 3 or above, to join our team of Communication Support Assistants, working with D/deaf students in our Sensory Support Centre.


The role will involve supporting students in lessons as well as working 1:1 with students and running small group intervention sessions You should have a good standard of education with excellent literacy and numeracy skills Classroom experience or experience of working with young D/deaf people will be an advantage Being aware of how to help D/deaf students access the curriculum is essential The successful candidate should be willing to undertake further BSL training. Support and training will be provided as necessary. BSL level 3 (or above) is preferred but we will consider candidates who have BSL Level 1 or 2.

Hazelwick School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and communicates a clear framework to employees. Safeguarding is a key aspect of every role and all staff must have read and be fully aware of the Child Protection Policy. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.




Job Details

Salary:

18,789 - 20,309 depending on BSL level

Contract Type:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

30 hours and 25 minutes per week, term time only

Location:

Crawley

Interviews:

Interview date to be confirmed



The school will be

closed

for the Christmas holiday period from

23rd December 2025 to 2nd January 2026.

If you have any queries about this vacancy, we will respond as soon as school re-opens.


What You Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to:

Have a good standard of education An awareness of how to help D/deaf students access the curriculum Classroom experience or experience of working with young D/deaf people will be an advantage Be prepared to undertake BSL training



Further Information


Hazelwick School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.


How to Apply


For further details about this post and to apply, please go to our school website:

www.hazelwick.org

Please submit your completed application form by

9.00am on Wednesday 7th July 2025

You are encouraged to submit your application form as soon as possible, as there may be occasions where we will close a vacancy and interview once sufficient applications have been received.

NOTE TO CANDIDATES

- Please

do not

select the 'Apply online' button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.



LOCATION

Crawley area

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

JOB TYPE

Education - School Support

CLOSING DATE

07 January 2026