The Role

Monday to Friday - 36 hours per week
Part-time applications welcomed
39 weeks a year – term time only
Commencement: Immediate start

The Communication Support Worker (CSW) is expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the staff and students. The role of the CSW is to enable D/deaf students to access, as fully as possible, the curriculum. Their post will involve interpreting for hearing staff and voicing over for students.  The CSW may also be required to offer other forms of communication support, e.g. note taking, examination support and translating written English to BSL and BSL to written English.

Information must be presented in a form accessible to the student/staff. In general, for a CSW to be most effective, adaptation and modification of content, structure and language during the lesson may be required in terms of:

• sign language skills
• ability to take in new information
• level of language

The CSW should interpret the information provided by the student/teacher without altering the content. However, they may adjust their delivery mode to match the communication needs of the student.

You must have a minimum of BSL Level 3. You will need to have GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade C or above), or equivalent in Literacy and Numeracy. Experience of working in a school is desirable.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. Alternatively these can be found from our website: www.oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Completed applications should be returned to the school by email recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk.

Closing Date: 29th September 2021 (before midday)
Interview Date: Week beginning 4th October 2021

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

OAK LODGE SCHOOL
101 Nightingale Lane,
London SW12 8NA
Tel: 020 8673 3453
Email: recruitment@oaklodge.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils