Salary:                                  Grade 7 (Leics Scale: 11-14)
Contract:                             28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, Fixed term until July 27.                                            
Applications Close:         Midday, Friday 17th April

Belvoirdale Primary School (Good Ofsted, November 2023) in the heart of Coalville, is seeking applications for the position of a Communication Support Worker (CSW) to support a deaf child (year four) who is beginning to use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate. Belvoirdale is a caring and inclusive school, where pupils, staff and parents/carers are valued. This is a specialised role with the following requirements.

Required:

·        A BSL qualification to at least BSL level 2 (or equivalent experience)
Be enthusiastic and flexible and have the ability to develop the skills to gain further qualifications if required
Be able to work effectively as part of primary school classroom team
Be able to understand and support the teaching and learning of all pupils including those with SEND across the primary curriculum
Be able to communicate effectively with home and school

We can offer you:

·      A welcoming, caring and inclusive school with motivated and enthusiastic learners
Regular support from the Service Hearing Support Team.
Daily support from a dedicated staff who are passionate about education
Strong links and partnerships with local schools and the wider learning community
A commitment to your professional development
Committed and hardworking Governors

All support staff require a willingness to become First Aid trained if not already qualified and to attend appropriate training to fulfil their role.

This is an inclusive, vibrant and happy school where pupils thrive. Leaders have created an ethos that nurtures and supports pupils (OFSTED - November 2023)