Communication support worker

About Us:

Newham College London, now merged with NewVIc Sixth Form College, is the largest post-16 education provider in Newham. With campuses in East Ham, Stratford, Plaistow, and the London City Institute of Technology (LCIoT) in Canning Town, we serve over 11,000 students across a range of pathways including 1618 study, adult education,apprenticeships, and higher education.

With over 600 staff, four main campuses, and an annual turnover of £60 million, Newham College is one of the boroughs largest employers and plays a key role in driving local economic and community development.

The Role.

The Communication Support Worker (CSW) will operate as a key enabler within the Foundation Learning and SEN provision, providing specialist communication support to a learner with hearing impairment working at Entry Level 1/2. The role is focused on maximising learner access, engagement, and progression by translating spoken language into British Sign Language (BSL), developing the learners communication skills, and supporting independence across classroom-based learning, enrichment activities, and off-site experiences. The post holder will work in close partnership with curriculum staff and the SEN team to embed inclusive practice and deliver positive learner outcomes.