Communication Support Worker

Job Title: Communication Support Worker (or Communication Support Worker in training)

Salary Grade: PCD8ii £30, 296 (B) pro-rata, per annum , term time

PLEASE NOTE: A minimum of BSL level 3 is required.

Role : (5 days) 32.5 hours per week , full time

Job Type: Permanent

Responsible to: Assistant Head/ SENDCo

Job Purpose

This is a brief overview of the key objectives of the job including the context within the team/department.

• Improving the outcomes for a deaf pupil
• Supporting pupil access to the learning environment and fostering independence with the aim of enabling access to the curriculum and facilitating full inclusion into school life.
• Facilitating communication between the pupil, their peer group, staff, and helping the pupil develop communication, language and social skills.

Job Responsibilities

This is a list of the main duties or tasks that the post holder will be expected to undertake.

• The Communication Support Worker (CSW) is an essential part of the teaching team working at Greengate Junior School.
• The primary role of the CSW is to support the Class Teacher and school staff in delivering an adapted curriculum for the pupil. This will include;

WORK WITH PUPILS

- To work with a deaf pupil, in mainstream lessons, in individual sessions when required and in other school activities such as school trips as appropriate.

- Supporting the pupil to facilitate access to the teaching and learning environments and to achieve the objectives on the Education Health and Care Plans

- Establishing productive working relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations for engagement, learning and behaviour

- To facilitate access to the language of the curriculum using BSL.

- Communicating, modifying and clarifying language within the classroom

- Following up the introduction of key concepts and new vocabulary, checking understanding; re-explaining ideas

- Note taking; modifying and summarising ideas and information in note form either manually or electronically

- Supporting the development of the pupil’s communication and language skills; giving good language models; using clear voice and good spoken and written English language as appropriate

- To help the pupil in relationships with peers, facilitating communication whilst

recognising the need to be sensitive to the children; helping to build pupil self-esteem and confidence.

- Facilitating communication between the pupil and mainstream staff including interpreting for the pupil if appropriate

- Promoting independence and employing strategies to recognise and praise/reward

achievement of self-reliance

- Preparing work and learning materials for the pupil following guidance from the Teacher and taking account of the pupil’s interests, language ability and cultural background

- Monitoring and evaluating the pupil responses to learning activities

- Providing feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement

- Using ICT effectively to support learning activities and develop the pupil’s competence and independence in its use

- To communicate effectively with other agencies/professionals, in consultation with teachers, to support achievement and progress of the pupil

- Occasional supervision of children during lunch time periods, subject to agreement / negotiation

- To be involved in deaf awareness training for children, staff and others who may request this

- Contribute to reports and review meetings for the pupil as requested

- Maintain good and appropriate links/communication with the family and other supporting professionals including record keeping and other records such as home to school records

Closing Date: Wednesday 24^th January

Interviews: Tuesday 30^th January

Candidates can obtain further information by emailing the office at admin@greengate-jun.cumbria.sch.uk to request an application form and copy of the job description.

The governing body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  The successful applicants will be appointed on completion of an enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), satisfactory references and a pre-employment health check.