Communication Support Worker (Little London Bridge, Resource Provision)

Little London Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SR

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C1 (SCP 12-17) £28,598 – £31,022 Actual Salary: £24,597 - £26,681

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Communication Support Worker with a strong understanding of British Sign Language (BSL). The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of the need for truly inclusive education, particularly for children with Autism and profound hearing loss. You will be skilled in providing tailored support that empowers our pupils, fostering their independence and enhancing their communication skills.

At Little London Bridge we offer an exciting opportunity to create a new role that directly impacts the lives of our students. You will have the ability to shape the deaf culture within our school, actively contributing to our vision of becoming a centre of excellence for those with a dual diagnosis of Autism and hearing impairment. Join us in this rewarding environment where your contributions will be valued, and your professional development will be supported.

If you have the skills to teach pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!

The ideal applicant will have:

• Minimum requirement level 1 BSL, although level 2 or above is preferred.
• Completion of DfE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• NVQ 3 for Teaching Assistants or appropriate level of experience of operating in the classroom environment.
• An ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Experience of working with children with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs.
• Be ready for an exciting challenge, supporting a class teacher to lead their class and a small team of Level 1 Learning Support Assistants.

What the school offers its staff

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

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About Little London Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Email address: recruitment@tgat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/little-london-community-primary-school-leeds

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