Sheffield
05/10/2025
Communication Support Worker
The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Job details
Salary
£16.96 (£15.13 per hour plus £1.83 holiday pay)
Contractual hours
0
Basis
Part time
Package
20 Holiday Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
3% Employer Pension Contribution into NEST Pension Scheme
Date posted
22/08/2025
Job reference
RR
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Job description
About us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the role
Working for our subsidiary company Sparks Teaching Services as a Communication Support Worker, you will work to improve the access and participation of Hearing Impaired and Visually Impaired Students, both academically and socially, by providing a range of communication support which meets the individual or group of Hearing Impaired/Visually Impaired student needs.
Main Responsibilities:
* Conveying the contents of lessons in a variety of settings- classroom, workshops, work placements and other learning environments.
* Using one or more from a range of skills appropriate to students needs e.g. lip-speaking, sign to voice/voice to sign translation, note taking, "live explanations"
* Using appropriate support, according to the student's subject area, level of course, student maturity and other additional support needs.
* Responding positively to mainstream lecturers as appropriate e.g Specialist Teachers for Hearing and Visually Impaired students inclusion into College
* Seeking guidance and advice from lecturers as appropriate e.g Specialist Teachers for Hearing and Visually Impaired Students, Sign Language Tutors and the Sensory Impairment Support Co-ordinator on issues relating to the support of Deaf and Visually impaired students inclusion into College.
* Enhancing opportunities for students to be independent
* Keeping regular records and undertaking support related administrative duties as required e.g
* Keeping a day to day log of in-class support
* Raising any problems you may have in carrying out your duties as a Communication Support Worker, as outlined in the guidance with the Sensory Impairment Support Co-ordinator
* Contributing to the professional development of the CSW team by participating in:
* Staff induction and training sessions
* Mentoring
* Demonstration
* Work shadowing
* Undertaking training and development activities as appropriate
* Maintaining a safe and healthy working environment in accordance with the Colleges Health and Safety policies and procedures, in association with other colleagues and managers
* Operating within the Colleges equal opportunities framework to achieve College targets and establish parity of esteem.
* Maintaining confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act
* Ensuring that all relevant work activities underpin the Colleges commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
If you want to find out more about the role please contact Rebecca Hartley, Deaf & Hearing Impaired Inclusion Advisor -
What we can offer you
As the successful candidate, you will be offered an hourly rate of £16.96 (£15.13 per hour plus £1.83 holiday pay).
Our benefits
* Enhanced Pension contributions scheme with Nest - 3%
* Annual leave - 20 Days (148 hours) + 8 Bank Holidays (59.2 hours) - this includes a discretionary Christmas closure period
* Health and wellbeing, we offer
* Employee assistance programme through Bupa
* Occupational Health through PAM
* Free eye tests for VDU users
* Free Parking is available at majority of our campuses
Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confidentemployer and are committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee. If you require any reasonable adjustments or any support at any point throughout the process, please contact
Armed Forces Covenant
As part of our commitment through the Armed Forces Covenant,we're pledged to support the Armed Forces Community. Recognising the value Personnel, Veterans and military families contribute to our community and country.
Safeguarding
We are an employer who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. Successful applicants will be required to have an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to safer recruiting procedures. Further details on our safer recruiting procedures, including the employment of ex-offenders can be found here Safeguarding
Next Steps:
To apply: Click and follow the links to complete the online application. For queries regarding the application process, please contact the Recruitment Team at are currently not accepted.
As a Leader in Diversity employer, we encourage applications from everyone and value diversity in our workforce.
Closing date: 5th October 2025
Please be aware – If we have a high number of applications, we may decide to close the vacancy