Communication Support Assistant (BSL Level 2)
Icknield School, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6LTThis job expired on 20 October 2023
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
20 October 2023 at 5pm
Date listed
14 September 2023
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 Months with option to become permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Between £21190 and £22215
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are a small school with big opportunities!
Icknield is an Outstanding special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties aged 3-19 years. However, the true beauty of our school is that we are a small site and everyone here is part of the close knit ‘Icknield Family’. We all know all of our children, each other and every individual in our family is valued and cared for.
We are highly ambitious for our pupils, and we follow our own personalised curriculum based on developing key attributes needed to maximise pupil’s ability to have a positive influence on and control over their own lives: PPICC (Personal, Physical, Independence, Cognition and Communication).
Our school’s strap line is ‘Your journey matters’ and that is true for both pupils and staff. Teaching and Learning takes place in small class groups with a high level of support and a well-differentiated curriculum to meet individual needs.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking to recruit a conscientious, enthusiastic and energetic communication support assistant, who is resourceful, motivated and has the ability to inspire pupils. You will be supporting a child who has a severe hearing impairment, along with other communication difficulties. You will require:
- a level 2 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL)
- a good level of literacy and numeracy skills
- be empathetic to pupil needs
- be professionally discreet and respect confidentiality
- have good interpersonal skills and a sense of humour
- be a good team worker with a positive outlook
Visits to the school are welcome and encouraged.
Further details about the role
Commitment to safeguarding
Icknield School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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About Icknield School
- School type
- Special school, ages 3 to 19
- School size
- 93 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Icknield School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- s.greenwood@icknield.hants.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01264 365297
We are a small school with big opportunities! Icknield is an Outstanding special school for pupils with severe learning difficulties aged 3-19 years.
However, the true beauty of our school is that we are a small site and everyone here is part of the close knit ‘Icknield Family’. We all know all of our children, each other and every individual in our family is valued and cared for.
We are highly ambitious for our pupils, and we follow our own personalised curriculum based on developing key attributes needed to maximise pupil’s ability to have a positive influence on and control over their own lives: PPICC (Personal, Physical, Independence, Cognition and Communication).
Our school’s strap line is ‘Your journey matters’ and that is true for both pupils and staff. Teaching and Learning takes place in small class groups with a high level of support and a well-differentiated curriculum to meet individual needs.
Arranging a visit to Icknield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.greenwood@icknield.hants.sch.uk.
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