Educational Communicator for Deaf Children – BSL Level 3

Salary: Thurrock Band C Point 13 – 19

(£19,748.87 - £22,637.62 actual salary per annum)

30 hours per week - 8.30am – 3.00pm Monday – Friday (with an unpaid 30 minute lunch break)

 38 weeks of the year – term time plus one week of additional hours to be used to support deaf pupils outside of lessons.

Start Date: 2^nd June 2025

Fixed term for 1 year

We are seeking an Educational Communicator to work in the Additional Resource Provision for Deaf Children. The successful candidate will provide direct and indirect support for deaf students’ speech, language and signing acquisition. They will work in a class with deaf learners to facilitate communication and access using a range of communication modes (Oral and BSL) and strategies as appropriate.

The successful candidate will assist in the preparation of learning materials including the transcription of videos and preparing learning materials appropriate to the needs of deaf learners and adapt or enhance the learning environment through technical aids. They will provide appropriate support to students during exams and assessments and support during activities outside of the class, for example residential trips and extra-curricular activities. Candidates must have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in British Sign Language.

What the school can offer:   

• Two-week October half term
• Support from highly experienced SLT members, the wider trust network and collaboration with our other schools   
• Support network for all staff including managing workloads and work-life balance    
• Career progression throughout the Trust, with the ability to progress in other schools   
• Recognition of continuous service    
• Excellent CPD opportunities through the school and the trust    
• Fully Subsidised Employee Assistance Programme     
• Excellent behaviour management policy to support all staff   
• National Conditions of Service   
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme  

If you feel the school would suit you, and you have the passion, drive and commitment to work with us to make all aspects of our school outstanding, please apply now or you can request a visit of the school or for more information speak to Ayshen Uluhan hr@osborne.coop or 01375 648907.  

St Clere’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on our formal application form, CVs will not be accepted. This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer. As a Trust, we recognise the value of, and seek to achieve a diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please refer to our recruitment & selection policy statement (www.osborne.coop/working-with-us) for more information.     

Closing date: Monday 5^th May 2025 – Midday

Interview Date: Friday 9^th May 2025

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  

Osborne Co-operative Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.  This post will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.