Communication Support Worker

At Sir Jonathan North Girls' College, providing our young people access to a world-class education and enrichment experiences is what drives us. We have a wide range of students from different backgrounds and abilities, some of whom have additional needs. We have held the Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship status for 5 years and are committed to providing academic excellence alongside holistic development for all our students.

Our students benefit from a wealth of opportunities to develop, learn and lead. From the classroom, to cultural visits, sports, music and arts and engaging with our local communities, the rich and varied experiences we create help fuel ambition and unlock potential. The education and experiences equip our young people with the leadership skills, team spirit, resilience and confidence to become fundamentally good people and successful citizens.

We work alongside outstanding organisations and individuals who are happy to share their expertise and skills in supporting our vision, to give children better life chances through access to the best education and support we can give them.

We are looking for a highly motivated Communication Support Worker who is committed to raising standards and maintaining our very high expectations.

The successful candidate will be hardworking, creative, energetic and an excellent practitioner who has specific expertise in supporting the communication and learning needs of a hearing-impaired pupil (British Sign Language, speech and Cochlear Implant user) and to assist teachers, staff and school in their work with the child. Their professionalism and dedication will enable our students and pupils to achieve more than they believe possible.

They will work as part of the Skills for Learning, Skills for Life (S4L, S4L) team alongside other Teaching Assistants and will be committed to ensuring Quality First Teaching and Learning through implementing in-class support, access arrangements and interventions, with the guidance of the SENCO as appropriate.

The S4L, S4L team consists of an Assistant Principal for Inclusion, SENCo, Assistant SENCo, and a team of Teaching Assistants.

We recognise the valuable impact that Communication Support Worker work has on students and their life chances and therefore we would welcome your application if you are looking for a rewarding and inspiring role, where you can improve student's life chances and academic as well as social outcomes.

This position is initially fixed term for one year assigned to a specific young person. There is the possibility to extend the term and follow the young person who is starting in Year 7.

Please see the job description and person specification for more details.

HOURS OF WORK AND PAY SCALE

30 hours per week (Mon-Fri 8:15AM - 2:45PM), 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week to be worked in agreement with the Assistant Principal)

Grade 9 Points 19-22 Full Time Equivalent £29,784.00 - £32,004.00

(Actual Salary £20,656.00 - £22,196.00)

Closing Date: Thursday 9th May 2024

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 20th May 2024

THE COLLEGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THE VACANCY EARLIER IF SUFFICIENT INTEREST IS RECEIVED.