Communication Support Worker
Tameside College
Tameside
- Expired
- Salary:
- £21,565 - £23,527 (£18,761 - £20,468 pro-rata)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Temporary
- Apply by:
- 26 September 2019
Job overview
Tameside College, in Ashton-Under-Lyne Greater Manchester, is a diverse and vibrant further education college that offers a wide range of course including A level and advanced level vocational study programmes, Apprenticeships and adult courses up to degree Level. We aim to give all our students an exceptional experience.
We believe in excellence and we back that up with high expectations, a superb working environment (as part of the Vision Tameside £100 million+ accommodation strategy) and outstanding teaching. We also believe that attending college is about more than achieving a qualification, important though that is. This is why we aim to give learners every opportunity to develop their full potential in a supportive and friendly environment.
We require a skilled and motivated individual to be part of our Learning Support Team. You will ensure that our deaf/hearing impaired students receive high quality communication support. You will provide British Sign Language, note taking, lip speaking and adaptation of materials enabling learners to access the curriculum and reach their full potential. You will work alongside classroom teachers to ensure that individual learner needs are met and contribute to raising awareness and understanding of the needs of deaf/hearing impaired learners in the wider college community.
The successful candidate will have a proven record in providing communication support to young people and a sound knowledge of the challenges facing deaf/hearing impaired learners. You will be qualified to Level 3 or above in British Sign Language and be able to demonstrate your understanding of the deaf community. You will have a sound understanding of the range of issues facing young people and how these impact upon their aspirations and ability to make informed career choices.
21 hours per week, fixed Term up until June 2020, Term-Time Only (38 weeks per year)
Closing date: 27th September
About Tameside College
Tameside College is a coeducational further education establishment. It is situated in the town of Ashton-under-Lyne, in Lancashire. It gives students a range of qualifications to choose from. This includes BTEC, Apprenticeships and degrees. The college also manages and owns Clarendon Sixth Form College, Camp Street, Ashton under Lyne, Lancashire OL6 6DF.
Principal
Jackie Moores
Values and Vision
Tameside College aims to give every student a high-quality education with the help and support from teachers who specialise in specific subjects. The college allows students to gain the necessary skills to reach employment and gives financial help to those within the community. The aim of this is to improve the local economy. Every pupil is treated equally to others. The school believes students should be respectful and tolerant of others, no matter what background they come from. It values diversity and celebrates the achievements of every pupil. It also values professionalism, transparency and dedication to learning.
Ofsted report
“The college makes a very significant difference to learners’ lives, as the majority of learners come from challenging backgrounds; many learners develop strong work-related skills through a range of successful college-based initiatives which develop self-confidence and work-readiness; learners enjoy and take pride in studying at the college. Success rates are very high for apprentices and workplace learners. Support from staff helps learners to overcome barriers to learning; learners use of the virtual learning environment (VLE) well to consolidate learning and develop study and research skills. Teachers’ high levels of industrial experience and good links with employers enthuse and motivate learners."
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