Learning Assistant - Communication Support Worker

We are, ideally, looking for someone with experience of working as a communication support worker in education. You must be flexible in your approach to facilitate communication for a wide range of deaf and hard of hearing students. You must be confident in working in a fast-paced environment, with changing priorities. It is essential you hold a level 3 qualification in BSL.

Successful candidates will work with a diverse cohort of learners and use a range of appropriate strategies of support to encourage the development of the learner within educational, social, linguistic and cultural contexts.

You will provide Deaf Awareness training, advice and guidance for teaching staff and/or peer group/front line staff and to involve the learners whenever possible. You will join a committed team, who work closely with students and other college staff, to reduce barriers to learning, increase opportunities towards improved outcomes, maximise success, enable greater autonomy and develop further independence for all learners.

You will also deliver an effective communication support service through working closely with deaf and hard of hearing learners on barriers to learning under the direction of teachers and/or supervisors, leading to improved outcomes for learners and greater autonomy and independence. You will maximise the success of deaf and hard of hearing learners who have a communication support need, working closely with teaching staff and supporting colleagues.

You will also need to be able to build and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders, at all levels, internally and externally, as well as other members of College staff and students

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and proactive Learning Assistant/Communication Support Worker LA/CSW.

At City of Bristol College, we have one goal: to help our students succeed. We offer the widest range of academic and vocational qualifications in the area, with more than 1,000 courses available from entry to degree level. We provide education and training to approximately 12,000 students each year. The College is made up of five centres across Bristol and each centre offers excellent, well-equipped, purpose-built facilities. In addition, we have a wide range of community partners allowing us to offer courses in venues across the city. More information about the College can be found on our website.

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us.

We are also committed to becoming a Trauma informed setting. We recognise that some of our students have experienced adversity and Trauma and that for some, these experiences may be an ongoing part of everyday life. With this awareness a Trauma Informed approach is embedded in how we work in all departments across the college and this is enhanced by regular staff training and support.

City of Bristol College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. The search of the online presence will be conducted for the successful candidates. All new employees to the College are required to complete and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy can be found on the College website.

Our Benefits:

• A generous holiday entitlement of 26 holiday days, plus bank holidays and 10 closure days which fall over Christmas to spend time with friends and families.


• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of 17.3 %


• Great discounts on hair and beauty treatments offered on site


• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, compassionate leave, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, parental leave and job share


• Excellent facilities including study centres, City Salon, multi-faith prayer rooms, bike storage, City Restaurant (situated at College Green and at SBSA), refectories


• Cycle to work scheme


• A variety of online shopping discounts and offers and cash health plan


• Plus a supportive package to ensure continuous professional development.