Job Title:                              Communications Support Worker (British Sign Language (BSL) Support Worker)

Faculty Unit:                      Inclusive Learning Team

Hours Per week:               30 Hours

Contract Term/Status:   Term time only – 38 Weeks per year/Permanent

Salary:                                  £11,017.00 – £12,400.00 pro rata based on full time equivalent of £13,588.00 – £15,293.00 per annum

Closing Date                       Thursday 4^th February 2021

Date of interviews:         To be confirmed

Calderdale College is looking to recruit a Communications Support Worker (British Sign Language (BSL) Support Worker) who will assist learners in achieving their primary learning goals by providing them with learning support in the form of a communicator. This will involve translating written English to BSL, transcribing and differentiating while acting as an in class facilitator.

Working closely with the learners you must contribute to the development of the learners support plan and facilitate the learners learning under the direction of the class tutor.

You must have an understanding and awareness of the needs of deaf and hard of hearing people including their culture, education and employment. Having the ability to communicate at all levels and demonstrating a good standard of written and spoken English is essential. You must have exceptional organisational skills, interpersonal skills and be a supportive and co-operative team player. A Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language is an essential requirement of the role.

As an equal opportunities employer we will ensure that you will be offered an interview should you declare a disability and meet the minimum criteria.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment.  Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  If the post falls under the definition of regulated activity it will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

If you wish to apply for this role, please visit our website: https://jobs.calderdale.ac.uk/or contact Human Resources, Calderdale College, Francis Street, Halifax, HX1 3UZ on 01422 399311 or email jobs@calderdale.ac.uk

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