Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker (Temporary)
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Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker
Temporary | Contract
Location: the East Midlands
Are you an experienced communication support or sensory impairment professional who would enjoy helping learners access every part of their education?
About the Role
A further education provider in the East Midlands is looking for a Communication Support & Visual Impairment Worker to join its learner support team. You'll work alongside deaf, hard of hearing and visually impaired learners, making sure they can take a full part in their lessons and achieve their qualifications.
You'll support learners across a range of curriculum areas, working closely with teaching staff to adapt materials and remove barriers to learning.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing communication support for deaf and hard of hearing learners in the classroom.
- Supporting visually impaired learners to access lessons, resources and assessments.
- Adapting learning materials and curriculum content into accessible formats.
- Working closely with teaching and support colleagues to plan and review support.
- Promoting learner independence and full inclusion within mainstream classes.
- Keeping accurate records of the support delivered.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- A British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
- Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A flexible, learner-focused approach
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience working in a post-16 or further education setting
- Knowledge of specialist aids, equipment and accessible formats
- An understanding of EHCP processes
If you're ready to help learners with sensory impairments get the most from their studies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Joanna Wilk
Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- British Sign Language qualification at Level 3 or above
- Experience supporting deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired people
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, learner-focused approach
Skills & Qualifications
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