Communication Support Worker
Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,523 pro rata, per annum
- Job type:
- Part Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- August 2017
- Apply by:
- 19 July 2017
Job overview
Purpose
To meet the needs of Deaf/Hearing Impaired learners including communication support in class and out of class support to remove barriers to accessing learning and participation.
To promote equality and integration for Deaf/Hearing Impaired Learners with curriculum and the wider college.
To encourage learner independence using support strategies.
Duties
1. To provide communication support to Deaf/hearing impaired students across the whole College curriculum by using an appropriate method of communication e.g. British Sign Language, Sign Supported English, Lip Speaking, Clear Lip Pattern. This includes incidental hearing, activities, educational trips or work experience.
2. To implement, record, review and adapt support strategies throughout the academic year.
3. To work closely with curriculum to encourage inclusive teaching practice including delivery of awareness information to staff.
4. To provide sign language communication at College functions as required.
5. To develop/adapt Deaf/HI accessible resources/glossaries and moderate language as required.
6. To provide communication support for learners requiring additional social and welfare issues e.g. support with contacting outside agencies.
7. To assist learners with the use of specialist equipment and software.
8. To liaise with the Student Support Manager to ensure student details, PEEPs, exam concessions and specialist equipment are in place.
9. Any other duties, of a similar level of responsibility, as may be required.
Attached documents
About Hopwood Hall College
Hopwood Hall College is a further education college located in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. The college was first established in 1992, and since its founding has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation, including the installation of a brand-new technology centre in 2012 which provides facilities for studying motor vehicle maintenance, engineering and brickwork. Although the college had previously contained its own sixth form centre, since 2010 Hopwood Hall has concentrated solely on vocational qualifications for school leavers, along with its extensive adult-education programmes. The college occupies two main sites, located close by to each other in Greater Manchester, each providing a range of high-quality teaching facilities.
Principal
Julia Heap
Values and Vision
Hopwood Hall College offers a huge range of subjects from entry-level courses up to foundation degrees, with part-time provision available for adult students looking to pursue their qualifications while working. In terms of younger students, Hopwood Hall begins accepting students at age 14, providing entry-level vocational qualifications and, potentially, apprenticeships for Key Stage 4 pupils looking to study outside of school. We have a purpose-built Salon, Restaurant and Technology Centre as well as extensive Sports and Animal Care facilities. Outside of study, the college also works hard to foster a sense of community among its students, playing host to a range of recreational common areas for students to relax and socialise.
Ofsted
“Leaders and senior managers have re-focused the college’s community learning provision. They have established good links with community groups to engage with learners who have not participated in education and training for some time. These learners benefit from the development of their essential English and mathematical skills, including English for speakers of other languages; they are progressing to further study and/or employment.”
The full report into Hopwood Hall College can be found here.
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