Communication Support Worker (Little London Bridge, Resource Provision)
Little London Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 1SR50 days remaining to apply
Closing date
31 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
22 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot 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.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Little London Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 431 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- amie.mccubbing@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 487 8888
Little London Academy, in the centre of Leeds, is a school which is immensely proud of its history. Serving a vibrant, diverse and ambitious community, we work in partnership with every family to ensure we offer the very best life chances for every child.As part of the Gorse Academies Trust, we can offer our pupils a range of amazing opportunities through visits and visitors, an array of enrichment activities, and the chance to access a world class education from the age of 3 through to 19.We firmly believe that every child has the right to an amazing education, from when they start with us in our Nursery (planned to welcome our first children in September 2024) through to when they move up to secondary and the chance of a place at an outstanding GORSE secondary school.Our school facilities are modern and advanced, with safe and amazing outdoor spaces, brand new technology and the offer of a Chromebook laptop for every child from Year 1 onwards. We want to help every child to access learning in school and in the home setting.We pride ourselves on a high standard of education for all pupils, the highest expectations for positive behaviour, and an ethos of respect and understanding for one another.Whatever the needs, and the individual skills and creative talents of your child, we commit every day to help them to shine, to have fun and to enjoy success. With every success, we help children to believe in themselves, and we offer them the gift of choice for an amazing future.Sam Done,
PrincipalLittle London Academy
Arranging a visit to Little London Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amie.mccubbing@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk.
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