Job details Job role HLTA (higher level teaching assistant) Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Working pattern Part time: Thursday and Friday only.14.5 hours per week 39 weeks per year - Term time only Contract type Permanent Full-time equivalent salary Grade 9 £24,086.88 - £25,721.64 per annum What skills and experience we're looking for Required from September 2025 Whittington Green School Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and suitably experienced communication support worker to join our team supporting deaf students across a variety of curriculum areas. This post requires a person who understands the needs of deaf students who may have other needs in addition within a secondary school setting. The ability to establish good working relationships with the students and staff is essential. Previous experience of working with deaf and SEND students is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of BSL is essential. The successful applicant will be well supported and have opportunities for continued professional development. Previous experience of working with students with a variety of learning needs is essential. Whittington Green School:- welcomes applications regardless of age, gender or religion is committed to the protection and safety of its students undertakes enhanced DBS checks on all applicants only accepts applications submitted on approved application forms What the school offers its staff Whittington Green School is an 11-16school on the outskirts of the Peak District, based in Old Whittington,Chesterfield. Student numbers are increasingand are set to continue to grow significantly over the next few years. Commitment to safeguarding Whittington Green School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all its students. We expect all staff, volunteers and agency staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Applying for the job Apply for the job by following the link below. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.