Communication Support Worker

Are you interested in a Communication Support Worker role in the West London Area?
Morgan Hunt is pleased to announce that we are working with several Colleges and Sixth Forms across the county on a preferred supplier basis. Together, we are seeking to appoint a Communication Support Worker (CSW). Apply today!

Job Title: Communication Support Worker (CSW)
Job Type: Temporary
Location: West London
Industry: Education
Length of Contract: Temporary - Ongoing

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and professional communication support for learners with hearing impairments and additional learning needs using modes of communication such as British Sign Language (BSL), Sign Supported English (SSE), lip-speaking, and written support.

• Enable full access to lessons, tutorials, meetings, and extra-curricular activities by interpreting between spoken English and BSL.

• Support learners both in academic and social settings, promoting integration with peers and encouraging independence, confidence, and self-advocacy.

• Collaborate with teaching staff to anticipate lesson content and adapt specialist terminology.

• Contribute to learners' support plans, EHCP reviews, and progress monitoring, providing feedback and supporting the review process.

• Promote Deaf awareness and inclusive practices throughout the college community.

• Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical boundaries at all times.

Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of BSL Level 3 qualification or equivalent.

• Significant experience in providing communication support in an educational setting.

• Strong understanding of Deaf culture, inclusive practice, and communication strategies for learners with additional needs.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents/carers, and external agencies.

• Good IT skills to create and adapt accessible learning materials.

• Flexibility and resilience in supporting learners with a range of additional needs and behaviours.

• An understanding of safeguarding, with a commitment to promoting equality and inclusion.

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and self-motivated, with a passion for continuous professional development.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience supporting students with learning disabilities or communication difficulties is highly desirable.

• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain).

• Available for immediate interviews.

• Right to work in the UK.

Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.