- Suffolk County Council - Countywide - Community based
- £27,711 per annum (pro rata)
- 30 hours per week – Term time only
- Permanent
We’re passionate about improving the future for our customers, our communities and the environment. If you are too, join us as a Communication Support Worker. Your innovation and drive will help us to continue improving and evolving. Our opportunities and support will enable you to make a difference and have a positive impact on the lives of children and young people (CYP) in Suffolk.
- Are you passionate about supporting d/Deaf children and young people?
We are seeking a highly skilled Communication Support Worker (CSW) qualified in British Sign Language (BSL) to level 6 to join our dedicated team in Suffolk. Our mission is to provide exceptional educational and communication support to deaf learners, ensuring they have equal access to information and learning opportunities.
You'll be supporting a small number of children who rely on BSL for communication. These children require highly skilled staff to facilitate their language development, access and learning.
By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in bridging the gap for children or young people in mainstream schools, or in offering a flexible resource to specialist bases for d/Deaf children. Your expertise will help us meet the evolving needs of deaf learners in Suffolk, ensuring they can thrive academically and socially. You'll be travelling to schools throughout Suffolk.
If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of d/Deaf children and young people, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Your skills and dedication will have a lasting impact on their education and overall development.
You will need
- level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language or equivalent in skill and experience
- experience of supporting d/Deaf children and young people and making learning accessible
- to be deaf aware and understanding of the needs of a deaf learner
You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx).If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.
The team
Services for Deaf Children and Young People are part of the Sensory and Physical service within the Specialist Education Service (SES). We work closely with the other teams within the Sensory and Physical service as well as the wider teams within SES.
We have a large team of specialists who are highly committed to d/Deaf children and young people in Suffolk and their families. We embrace our work with our many schools and education settings, from Early Years to Post 16, empowering them to work within their varied communities.
We are a friendly, energetic and committed team. We are supportive of each other and thrive on the difference we can make to children and young people and their families in our county.
You will have access to continuing professional development offered within SES along with on-going mentoring and support from colleagues within services for Deaf CYP and the resource base Teachers of the Deaf.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report
For more information
Please contact Andrea Carron for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07850 217238 or emailing Email
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx).
Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template.
1. Describe your experience of supporting children or young people who are d/Deaf. What did your support look like on a day to day basis?
2. How do you adapt your communication methods to meet the needs of deaf learners with varying levels of BSL proficiency?
3. Give an example/s of how you have promoted the independence and self-advocacy of d/Deaf learners.
4. How would you go about preparing for pre and post support sessions under the guidance of a Specialist Teacher or Service lead?
Step 4 - Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing Email or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date: 11.30pm, 21 April 2025.
Interview date: 28 April 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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