Communication Support Worker (CSW)
City and Islington College
London
- Expired
- Salary:
- £17.71 per hour
- Job type:
- Part Time, Full Time, Supply
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2017
Job overview
London's leading College is looking for an exceptional Communication Support Worker to join the Inclusive Learning Team.
About the role:
This role is to enable our hearing impaired students to access the curriculum at college and facilitate learning. The Communication Support Worker will have minimum Level 3 and upwards British Sign Language skills, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in an educational context, and experience of working with young adults. The CSW will also be an advocate for the hearing impaired student, and enable participation in the classroom. You will be required to work closely with the CSW coordinator and Inclusive Learning Manager, and be happy to report both verbally and written on your student's progress. You will also be expected to keep logs of what the student has achieved, as well as set SMART targets for your student(s). Computer skills are necessary, such as proficiency with word, outlook and working with a database to record student progress. You will be happy to work as part of a team, and enable success for our hearing impaired students.
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About you:
The Communication Support Worker will have minimum Level 3 and upwards British Sign Language skills, along with a minimum of 2 years' experience in an educational context, and experience of working with young adults. You will be motivated, have great interpersonal skills and be prepared to ensure you research any vocabulary/ CSW signs needed for effective communication for your student's chosen course.
About us:
City and Islington College is a learning environment like no other. The College is a leader in its field and has been honoured with many prizes and awards. Find out more about City and Islington College here: http://www.candi.ac.uk/about-us
Next steps:
To apply, go to http://www.candi.ac.uk/work-for-us/
CLOSING DATE: 23rd October 2017
Strictly no agencies
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About City and Islington College
- City and Islington College
- Marlborough Building, 383 Holloway Road, Holloway
- London
- N7 0RN
- United Kingdom
Our reputation is built on the success of our students and the hard work and dedication of our teaching and business support staff. We pride ourselves on the academic achievements of our staff and students and for leading the way in further education not just locally, but nationally and increasingly internationally.
We offer great opportunities for people who want to maximise their potential and achieve their career aspirations in an educational environment where innovation and creativity are essential for our continued success as a leading educational establishment.
We aim to be a first choice education employer in London and our record backs it up. In fact, our achievements either meet or exceed the new, exacting Investors In People standard. We provide staff with a great working environment and excellent terms and conditions of employment and salaries which are amongst the best in the FE sector.
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