Communication Support Worker - Cambridge

Communication Support Worker

£24,107 - £25,983 per annum (pro rated)

Cambridge

Term time only

Are you a skilled and dedicated individual with a background of working with the Deaf community?

Do you possess solid knowledge and experience, along with proficiency in British Sign Language (BSL)?

About the role:

The college is committed to providing inclusive and accessible education to a diverse community of learners. We are dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes equality, diversity, and supports the success of all our students.

You will work with teachers to raise the learning and attainment of young people while promoting their social inclusion, self-esteem and independence. You will get the opportunity to support students in all vocational areas of the college and assist them to access the curriculum, participate in learning and fulfil their potential.

You will need to be able to use your own initiative while out in support of learners, dealing with situations with tact and empathy. The need to be flexible in your approach is imperative. You will need to be qualified to GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths and ideally have experience of working with people with SEND.

In return we can offer you a vibrant and supportive environment within a team of multi-skilled professionals and mutually supportive colleagues who will assist you to have an enjoyable and fruitful experience. Student success is paramount in our holistic approach and you will have the opportunity to see the impact of your support.

What we are looking for in our role:

You will need to be qualified to Level 3 in BSL (or the ability to sign at that level) and ideally have a formal CSW qualification.

You will join us on a full time (37 hours), term time basis and in return you will receive a competitive salary of between £20,947 - £22,577 per annum (equivalent to a full year salary of £24,107 - £25,983 per annum)per annum, plus staff benefits.

Just some of the rewards you can benefit from joining our staff, include:

- Generous Holiday-Teaching staff 42 days, management 35 days and support staff 27 days. In addition to 8 days bank holidays plus Christmas closure

- Generous pension scheme - Generous Contributory Pension Schemes: TPS 28.68% and LGPS 20.10%

- Free gym membership option and discounted classes (Cambridge campus)

- Discounted rates on college courses

- BUPA Health Expenses cash plan and Occupational Health services

- Free annual flu vaccination and Corporate Eye Care Scheme

- Free on-site car parking with EV charging spaces available

- Exclusive discounts for high street and online stores with Rewards@CRC

- On site subsidised restaurants, retail and coffee outlets including Costa and Starbucks

- Free independent telephone counselling service with our Employee Assistant Programme

- Staff Development opportunities.

- Discounted or fully funded rates on college course.

- The Park Restaurant 10% Discount

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed.

The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references.

This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

To apply for this opportunity your detailed CV to Clarus Education now to be considered. We will be contacting those shortlisted within 48 hours of an application.

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