Communication Support Worker
Hatch End High School, Harrow, HA3 6NRThis job expired on 29 January 2020 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 March 2020
Closing date
29 January 2020 at 12am (midnight)
Date listed
13 January 2020
Job details
Job role
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Working pattern
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,052 to £18,315 per year (full-time equivalent)
Additional allowances
We offer a highly supportive environment and a comprehensive CPD programme with superb promotion prospects and career development.
Communication Support Worker job summary
Communication Support Worker
H5: £17,052 - £18,315 per annum
30 hours per week • Term time only
We are looking for an enthusiastic communication support worker to join our successful and friendly Hearing Impaired Provision (HIP). The HIP is an eight place additionally resourced provision, which caters for Deaf and Hearing Impaired pupils with a variety of hearing levels and communication modes. Current cohort use SSE more than BSL, however this can vary depending on the communication needs of pupils admitted
- To facilitate, through sign and a variety of strategies, Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupils’ access to the lesson content in mainstream lessons depending on communication mode of the pupil.
- To adjust the communication support according to the needs of the pupils, the aims of the lesson and the task set. Support may entail filling gaps in the pupils’ knowledge, relating to new information to previous experience and reinforcing information.
- Ensure that the Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupils understand the subject-specific vocabulary, can identify key points and undertake the task set.
- To make notes of the key points whilst the pupils are working independently so they have access to refer to them later, if needed.
- To identify specific language and conceptual problems which occur within the classroom and report to the Teacher of the Deaf for tutorial support to be arranged.
- To facilitate communication between the Deaf/Hearing Impaired and the hearing pupils or adults.
- The CSW should encourage direct communication, only stepping in if necessary, between the Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupil, their teachers and hearing peers.
- Access to the curriculum includes access to jokes the pupils will want to know why hearing peers are laughing.
- The CSW should present a positive attitude towards deafness and Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupils; and approachable CSW means approachable Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupils.
- To discuss with the teacher the aims, objectives and content of the lesson. This may be done at the end of the lesson so subject specific vocabulary can be provided for the next lesson. Any problems which might arise through choice of presentation, e.g. video without notes, can be highlighted.
- By knowing the content of the next lesson, the CSW can refer to previous notes held in the HIP if unfamiliar with the topic, so they can plan the appropriate signs and knowledge.
- To discuss with other members of the HIP support team the most appropriate means of conveying the curriculum and other information; discuss with support staff difficulties which may arise during a lesson e.g. new vocabulary, concepts etc.
- Supervise Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupils in the carrying out of the tasks set by the teachers and support teachers.
- Record pupils’ progress after every lesson stating whether they have met the aims of the lesson and if there were any problems.
- Record pupils’ progress against the criteria set out in EHCP and individual student targets.
- Contribute to annual reviews, target setting and reports to parents.
- To prepare worksheets, letters and reports to other agencies and assist in general administration duties.
- To meet regularly with HIP colleagues and to pass information between the mainstream teacher and the Teacher of the Deaf regarding the curriculum needs of the Deaf/Hearing Impaired pupil being supported.
- Promote the school’s policy on behaviour, attendance and punctuality for learning and a commitment to providing a caring and stimulating environment and improving standards for all pupils within the school.
- Breaktime duties as directed.
An application form must be completed; CV’s alone will not be accepted. Application packs are available on our website www.hatchend.harrow.sch.uk together with the job description and person specification under the Working at Hatch End High School section. If you require any further details or would like to visit the school, please contact HR on 020 8428 4330 or email hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts working in schools are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and two written references.
About Hatch End High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
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- School size
- 1215 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Hatch End High School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- hr@hatchend.harrow.sch.uk
Hatch End High School is a high performing, innovative Academy in Harrow with a large and highly successful Sixth Form. We are extremely proud of our diverse and multi-ethnic cohort and outstanding reputation for inclusion. Standards and progress are high, but we are never complacent. Our school ethos, WE CARE: Co-operation, Ambition, Respect, Empathy, underpins everything we do.
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