Overview
Benefits: Generous pension, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
We are seeking a Communication Support Worker to join our team at Philip Southcote School, part of Bourne Education Trust.
The Communication Support Worker is responsible for delivering high-quality, targeted support to deaf pupils, enabling full access to the curriculum and wider school life. Working under the guidance of teachers and senior leaders, the role plays a vital part in promoting student independence, achievement, and inclusion.
Details
Position: Communication Support Worker
Contract: Term-time, permanent
Start Date: ASAP
* Generous workplace pension through LGPS
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and flu vaccinations
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
Key responsibilities
* Provide communication support for deaf students, in line with their needs and preferences (BSL/SSE/Spoken English), in order to access the curriculum and social experiences across the school day
* Ensure students have the optimum audiological access through regular listening checks, supporting the use of Remote Microphone Systems (RMS) and promoting whole school engagement in the use of Soundfield systems
* Promotion and facilitation of extra-curricular activities, including after school clubs, targeted boosters and residential trips as appropriate
Requirements
* Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent appropriate qualification)
* BSL Level 2 or higher with a commitment to further training in this area
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack on our careers website.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How to apply
Please click Apply to complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 31st December 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don\t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
Addlestone Moor, Weybridge, Surrey, KT15 2QH
School type
Job Posted
26/09/2025
Role
Communication & Language (BSL)
Subject
Other
Employment type
Term time
31/12/2025
ASAP
Job reference
CSW0925
For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: CSW0925.
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