Recruitment for education and the public sector
Dovetail Ref: 192375
Temporary | Contract
Location: the East Midlands
Are you an experienced communication support or sensory impairment professional who would enjoy helping learners access every part of their education?
About the Role
A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You'll work alongside deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners, making sure they can take a full part in their lessons and achieve their qualifications.
You'll support learners across a range of curriculum areas, working closely with teaching staff to adapt materials and remove barriers to learning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing communication support for deaf and hard of hearing learners in the classroom.
- Supporting visually impaired learners to access lessons, resources and assessments.
- Adapting learning materials and curriculum content into accessible formats.
- Working closely with teaching and support colleagues to plan and review support.
- Promoting learner independence and full inclusion within mainstream classes.
- Keeping accurate records of the support delivered.
What We’re Looking For
- A British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
- Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A flexible, learner-focused approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working in a post-16 or further education setting
- Knowledge of specialist aids, equipment and accessible formats
- An understanding of EHCP processes
If you're ready to help learners with sensory impairments get the most from their studies, we'd love to hear from you.
- British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
- Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, learner-focused approach
Skills & Qualifications
British Sign Language Communication support Visual impairment support Adapting learning materials Accessible formats Learner support Sensory impairment
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