Communication Support Worker and Interpreter

Are you compassionate, adaptable and a good communicator? Do you want to work for an organisation where you can make a difference to the lives of young people with learning difficulties? If so ONELAB College, Tower Hamlets could be the ideal employer for you. Every day is different on our site and there is never a dull moment. The college has been supporting young people for 2 years and we are a fast-growing dynamic young organisation. You could be part of our future. Our employees make us what we are and everyone plays a part in our continued success. Our learners are talented individuals aged between 16 - 25years and our focus is ensuring success in their journey to Adulthood and beyond.

We are looking for an engaging and motivated person who can sign at BSL Level 3 or above, to join our team as a Communication Support Worker, who support learners with education, health & care plans (EHCP's).

• The role will involve supporting learners in lessons as well as working with the learner 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 deaf people will be an advantage
• Being aware of how to help deaf students access the curriculum is essential
• The successful candidate will be offered a place on an accredited BSL course. Support and training will be provided as necessary
• BSL level 6 is preferred but we will consider candidates who have BSL Level 3

The position will also have responsibility for:

• Provide signing support at an appropriate level in a range of situations. This will include working with Sign Supported English and BSL, as appropriate to the setting, task and learner preferences
• Support the additional needs of Deaf learners impacting on learning, such as memory and cognition issues and language delay
• Provide learning development work with Deaf learners, checking understanding and ensuring the learner has the necessary vocabulary knowledge and familiarity with concepts used in the lesson
• Facilitate and support use of technology to support learning and communication for the Deaf
• Support modification of handouts to ensure accessible language and using assistive visual formats

In recognition of your efforts we provide employees with:

• 30 – 40 Days holidays per annum, plus statutory public holidays
• 5 days Training per year
• Access to online training courses
• Most importantly a friendly, passionate and supportive work environment

Hours of work are 8.30am to 3pm, Monday to Friday, term time only, 30 hours, with 30-minute unpaid lunch break and 30-minute break. 

BSL Level 3: £17,872 - £18,774 per annum

BSL Level 6: £19,406 - £21,098 per annum

N.B. for the right person there are opportunities to further your career.