Communication Support Worker
Eastbury Community School
Barking
- £22,195 - £25,327 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- APT & C Scale 5 or 6 (depending on qualifications)
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 5 June 2023
Job overview
BSL COMMUNICATION SUPPORT WORKER
Required ASAP
APT & C Scale 6 (Level 6) £24,504 - £25,327 (actual salary)
APT & C Scale 5 (Level 3) £22,195 - £23,318 (actual salary)
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Possible job share opportunity available – minimum of 16 hours per week (pro rata salary)
Roll 1800
Eastbury is a successful, well ordered and inclusive school serving an ethnically diverse community. Our brand new purpose built primary accommodation opened in September 2016 and our new secondary buildings opened in January 2017. The school is located within easy walking distance of Barking tube and mainline station.
We are looking for experienced communication support workers at Level 2 or above who is currently in training for or with a desire to train to Level 6 to join our well–established, vibrant and award-winning Additional Resource Provision (ARP) for 22 Deaf Children.
The ARP holds the prestigious titles of TES Overall School of the Year 2021 and Alternative Provision School of the Year 2021 and is building a national reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education.
The ARP aims to meet the children ‘where they are at’ and support them to close the gap and achieve or exceed their potential. We are committed to a total communication approach and a sign language inclusive environment which we believe helps all pupils to develop their communication skills and progress in their learning. We want to give our students the specialist support they need to grow into independent, confident deaf young people able to interact and thrive in both the deaf and hearing worlds.
We are an integral part of the whole school community working closely with mainstream colleagues to offer quality inclusion along with specialist support from our professional team to meet the individual needs of our students in KS3, KS4 and KS5.
We can offer you excellent support from our innovative team, a fantastic group of students to work with and access to continued professional development.
For further information and an application form please see the school website www.eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk. Completed forms should be returned to the Headteacher’s PA, Karen Dunnell kdunnell@eastbury.bardaglea.org.uk The closing date for applications is 5 June 2023 and interviews will take place w/c 12 June 2023.
Eastbury School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks including enhanced DBS checks. We value the diversity of our community and wider society and are committed to promoting and upholding equalities at our school. CVs are not acceptable and will not be considered.
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About Eastbury Community School
Join Eastbury Community School – A Rewarding Place to Work
Eastbury Community School is a dynamic, challenging, and rewarding place to work. As a 3-19 all-through school with 2,200+ pupils, we are a diverse and well-ordered community committed to excellence. Our strong reputation, both locally and nationally, is built on traditional values: academic achievement, self-discipline, responsibility, and respect.
We are proud to be a Gold Rights Respecting School, demonstrating our commitment to embedding the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) into our ethos and culture. This recognition reflects our dedication to creating a school where pupils’ voices are valued, and their rights are actively upheld.
A School Dedicated to Improvement
Rated ‘Good’ overall with an Outstanding Sixth Form by Ofsted (2018), which was upheld in our recent ungraded inspection in March 2024 we continue to improve. Our exceptional progress and trajectory of improvement reflect our commitment to being at the forefront of educational advancement as a Leading-Edge school.
A Supportive and Ambitious Workplace
Whether you are starting your career in education or looking to advance, Eastbury is the ideal place to grow. Our highly praised ECT program ensures early career teachers receive exceptional support, and many staff secure promotions both internally and externally. Our commitment to professional development ensures all staff thrive.
We seek talented and inspirational individuals who will uphold the highest standards of academic achievement and pastoral care. In return, we offer a rich experience and opportunities for career progression.
Outstanding Sixth Form & Pupil Success
As part of a successful sixth form partnership with four local secondary schools, we provide a diverse range of academic and vocational courses for over 1,000 pupils.
Regardless of their starting point, we challenge and support every pupil to achieve their best.
A School That Feels Like Family
Many families choose Eastbury for our broad, balanced curriculum and nurturing environment. We see our school as a caring, supportive, and well-ordered family where all pupils are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Our mission statement, "A school community where opportunities are created, and potential realised “drives everything we do. We invite enthusiastic professionals who share our vision to apply and become part of our journey.
Find Out More
- Website: www.eastburyschool.co.uk
- Join Our Community: [Explore Careers at ECS]
- Location: A short walk from Barking tube and mainline station, with excellent transport links via the A13, A127, A406, and M11.
- Borough Benefits: Barking & Dagenham is committed to raising attainment and developing staff,offering full Inner London Weighting.
- We look forward to welcoming you to Eastbury Community School!
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