Crowdys Hill School is a dynamic and forward‑thinking special school for pupils with moderate learning difficulties and complex needs. We are seeking an inspiring, dedicated Communication Support Worker to provide 1:1 support in our Primary phase to a year 3 deaf child, helping them access learning through high‑quality communication support.  You will need to hold BSL at at least Level 2.

Your daily duties will include:

• Greeting the pupil from their bus and bringing them into school.
• Provide 1:1 communication support for a year 3 deaf pupil.
• Use British Sign Language to facilitate communication, learning and independence.
• Work as part of our experienced and supportive staff team.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive environment where all pupils can thrive.
• You will be expected to play an active role in the class and wider school.
• Use your skills for the benefit of all children (deaf or hearing) whenever the deaf child does not need support.
• Support the teacher with classroom management.
• Movement and handling support of pupils as needed.
• Personal and medical care for pupils as needed - training provided.
• Supervising pupils at break and lunchtimes.
• Working closely with teachers to ensure all pupils are supported in school.
• Escort pupils onto their bus to go home.
• Liaise with onsite SaLT team.

 If this sounds like the job for you, then we can offer:

• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Supportive school, committed to achieving exceptionally high standards.
• An interesting, diverse and exciting career.
• Small class sizes to allow you to give more time and individual attention to pupils.
• A strong ethos and a commitment to collaborative working.
• A commitment to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
• A sense of achievement at the end of a day.
• Ongoing training in all areas of the role.
• Opportunities to continue with training in relevant areas of interest.
• Opportunities to take on extra responsibilities and roles.
• You will be a Swindon Borough Council employee, under their pension scheme.
• You will have access to other SBC employees discount schemes.
• Free on-site parking.
• After 6 months successful probation you will be eligible to join our free health care scheme.

Hours of work are 8.30am-3.30pm. No part time hours will be considered.

No CV's will be considered.

Safeguarding Statement

In accordance with the provisions of the Data Protection Act 1998, jobholders should take reasonable care to ensure that personal data is not disclosed outside Council procedures, or use personal data held on others for their own purposes. In accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act 2000, ensure requests for non-personal information are dealt with in accordance with the Council’s written procedures.

To comply with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1998 (as amended by S147 of the Nationality and Immigration and Asylum Act 2002) all prospective employees will be required to supply evidence of eligibility to work in the UK. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Applicants must be fluent in the English language (as a requirement of Part 7 of the immigration act – for the effective performance of a customer-facing role).

Crowdys Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, all post holders are subject to background checks, an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure and employment checks.

Online searches will be carried out and references will be called for and checked prior to interview. The right to work in the UK, qualifications and proof of address will be checked at the time of the interview.