Communication Support Worker

Greswold Primary School, Solihull, West Midlands, B91 2AZ

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 June 2023 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2023

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern:
  • Part time - The role is term time only exclusive of INSET days and will be 27.5 hours a week 08.40 – 15.25 (including an unpaid 15-minute mid-morning break and an unpaid hour lunch break).
• Contract type: Fixed term - Child Specific Contract
• Full-time equivalent salary: 22,777 - 25,409

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to appoint, to start as soon as possible, a communication support worker to assist a hearing impaired pupil in upper KS2.

Ideally candidates will have British sign language level 2, an NVQ Level 3 in supporting Teaching and Learning or the equivalent, while a good level of numeracy and literacy is essential (GCSE Grade C or equivalent).

What the school offers its staff

Greswold is an inclusive learning community where we believe every child really does matter. At Greswold we aspire to excellence. We want our pupils to be enthusiastic about their learning; be curious about the world around them and try their best in everything they do. Our ethos encourages children to embrace risks and follow their imagination. We expect our pupils to show respect for each other and take a pride in their school community. Our teaching staff work hard to ensure children enjoy their learning and make good progress. Staff appreciate steps taken by leaders to help them manage their workload and promote their well-being.

Together with our wider community, which includes the PTA, we believe that Greswold provides our pupils and staff with a solid foundation and a positive place to work and learn.

Commitment to safeguarding

Solihull MBC and Greswold Primary School has a responsibility for and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups. All employees and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and to obtain the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) and where relevant workforce checks and safeguarding checks as appropriate.

Applying for the job

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Notes of Guidance for Applicants re DBS (Schools).doc - 278 KB (opens in new tab)

Communication Worker JDPS May 2023.pdf - 315 KB (opens in new tab)

About Greswold Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 687 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Greswold Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: jobs@greswold.solihull.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0121 705 4738
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/greswold-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Greswold is a successful 3 form entry primary situated near to the centre of Solihull. Our vision is to provide an inclusive learning community where every child really does matter. Our BRICKS values of belonging, respect, independence, curiosity, kindness and success underpin everything at Greswold.

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