Communications Support Worker (British Sign Language)

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Who we need

We are recruiting for a Communication Support Worker to join our Inclusion & Support team and work closely with both students and curriculum colleagues. This is a part time role (working days to be confirmed upon student requirements), where you will play an integral part in the delivery of a high-quality educational experience.

Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Provide interpretation to our D/deaf & VI learners in and out of the classroom, including liaising between learner and Lecturer.

• To provide support for D/deaf & VI students during activities outside the classroom, including for example residential trips, travel training, exams, inductions and visits.

• Mentor and develop colleagues reporting to the Specialist Sensory Tutor and undertake appropriate training for colleague development.

• To undertake initial assessments including environmental adaptations and materials. Assess individual D/deaf &VI learners communication linguistic needs.

• To assist in the development of support plans and provide support, both direct and indirect, for D/deaf & VI students with a variety of hearing & VI losses, in the learning environment, and on an ongoing 1:1 basis outside class.

What you’ll bring

You will have experience of interpreting & supporting D/deaf & VI students within an educational environment, particularly within post 16 education.

You will demonstrate patience, empathy and kindness as you will be supporting learners in a fast-paced environment. You will work flexibly and as part of team to ensure that learner support needs are met. Communication skills will be key as you will be working with colleagues across different departments, often to meet tight deadlines.

It is essential that you hold a Level 2 BSL qualification or equivalent and can evidence this at interview. It is desirable that you have VI awareness for this role.

Please note that you would be required to work across all Nottingham College sites as part of this role.

For further details on this post which the and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Ria Earp-Geeson-Kirby ( [email protected] ), Karen Fowler ( [email protected] ) & Isaac May ( [email protected] ).

Interviews are planned for: TBC

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £25,256 - £26,348 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for term time only or part time posts)

• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave

• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App

• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme

• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

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At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

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Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability