Job Description

Ref: SCH-TDA-0101

33 day(s) remaining

Establishment:

The Deaf Academy

Location:

Exmouth, Devon

Salary:

26,650 - 33,756 FTE (22,074 - 27,959 Actual)

Department:

College

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

01/09/2025 23:59

Interview Date:

September

Start Date:

Based on candidate availability

Additional Information

Contract Type:

Permanent

Contract Term:

TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks

Hours per Week:

35.00

Weeks per Year:

39.000

Pay Grade:

Communication Support Workers | CSW1 - CSWH2

The Role

Join our Team as a Communication Support Worker (CSW) at the Deaf Academy!

Either Full (35 hours) or Part Time roles available, Term time (39 weeks)

Do you want a role that adds true value to people in both their learning and personal development? Are you working at a BSL Level 3, and have experience of supporting Deaf people to access communication, and want to develop your professional skills in completing further CSW qualifications. If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for passionate and dedicated CSW's to support our students both on and off-site. Based at our state-of-the-art Academy in Exmouth, you will also travel regularly to other Further Education (FE) provisions, including Exeter College and work placements.

The role of CSW is to facilitate two-way communication between our deaf students, mainstream tutors, and peers. You'll be encouraging the social and emotional development of deaf learners, to become confident and independent. You will take notes and modify English and other resources to ensure they are accessible to our students. Additionally, you will support students during work placements, providing access to information and communication at this crucial time in their lives. This also extends to supporting as a Job Coach in their work placements, supported by our Work Related Learning Coordinator. In this role you'll be supporting the student in their work placement learning journey, whilst also being their communication support.

Make a difference from day one and join a team that inspires and enables young people to thrive while working at our 12m award-winning campus designed for day and residential students.

With the CSW role comes career growth, professional development, and career advancement in a supportive community. Join a fantastic team dedicated to preparing young people for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future. This is a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our students and contribute to their success. If you're looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, apply now!

What we offer:

A flexible, term time role, offering the opportunity for part time or full time hours 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 6 Sponsorship to achieve the CSW professional qualification (Signature Level 3 course, hosted by the Deaf Academy) The opportunity to undertake specific training to become a job coach 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 2.50

Qualifications

Qualification Title

Grade

Good Standard of literacy and numeracy
Essential




BSL Level 3 (minimum BSL 2 with commitment to achieve level 3 within 2 years)
Essential




CACDP Note-taking for Deaf People
Desirable




Degree or equivalent qualification
Desirable




Edexcel Professional Development Award for CSW or equivalent
Desirable

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of Deaf culture and deaf issues
Essential

Personal Attributes

The ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
Essential

Experience

Supporting deaf learners in a communications context
Essential

Relevant Skills

Well-developed verbal, written and signed communication skills to liaise with pupils, parents /carers and colleagues.
Essential




Ability to form good working relationships and to work as part of a professional team, including with other professionals from outside of the Academy.
Essential

Job description - unqualified

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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 Employerin 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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