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)? If so, we invite you to apply for the position of Communication Support Worker (CSW)

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.

We have a large inspirational centre of learning with Campuses in Cambridge and Huntingdon. We have outstanding teaching and leisure facilities and a reputation for excellence in several fields. Our campus facilities are among the best in the country, and you’ll find a modern teaching environment with lots of energy and interaction.

In addition, we value our staff as we understand they make the difference in transforming lives, our investment in our staff has been formally recognised in being accredited with Investors in People Gold status.

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

- Discounted rates on 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

- 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

About the role:

We are 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.

Safeguarding statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Essential Criteria

Full Level 3 Certificate in British Sign Language.
GCSE/level 2 qualification in Math’s and English
Experience of supporting in FE or an educational establishment.
Experience working with d/Deaf learners