Communication Support Worker

We are looking for Communication Professionals to join our team at ASSIST (post 16 sensory support), providing communication support for those with hearing loss in community and education settings within Staffordshire. Current Demand We require cover for Further and Higher educational settings in Burton on Trent, with a particular need for Mondays and Tuesdays, starting January 2027. Qualifications Applications from Trainee Interpreters are also welcome and will attract a higher rate of pay (Grade 8). ASSIST Background ASSIST (est. 1988) have a dedicated team of salaried BSL Interpreters as well as freelance and zero-hours opportunities at a variety of different levels, from Communication Support Workers (CSWs), Trainee Sign Language Interpreters (TSLIs) and Registered Sign Language Interpreters (RSLIs).Main Responsibility In this role you'll provide curriculum access in education and access to the wider community by supporting and/or empowering people with sensory loss. Duties include:

• Providing student access to the curriculum and to their peers using a variety of support strategies; signing, simplifying written materials and/or notetaking.
• Encouraging students to develop confidence and independence.
• Some additional out of class support for students may be required for curriculum access including but not limited to; help with locating research, submitting assignments, paperwork, document organisation, exam support (training and ongoing advice will be provided).
• Providing access to the community and information by explaining letters, making phone calls, or accompanying clients to activities.
Training opportunities, advice and supervision/feedback will be provided.

The minimum criteria that will be used to shortlist for this role will be:
• Flexible, has experience within the deaf community, and who is confident in their use of sign language for communication.
• Able to foster professional relationships in a friendly manner.
• Competent in the use of electronic communications such as emails, texts and Microsoft Teams and the ability to respond in a timely manner.
  
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