Communication Support Worker

Job description

About us
The Sheffield College is a further and higher education institution dedicated to providing academic, vocational, and professional qualifications to approximately 13,000 young people and adults annually. Our mission is to transform lives through learning, advocating for inclusivity and diversity at every stage.
About the role
Working to improve the access and participation of d/Deaf and Hearing-Impaired students, both academically and socially, by providing a range of communication support methods which meet the individual or group of d/Deaf and Hearing-Impaired student(s) needs while raising and improving deaf awareness within the classroom and college wide
Main Responsibilities:
This role is term time working 35 weeks
Conveying the contents of lessons in a variety of settings - classroom, workshops, online (onsite or from home), work placements and other learning environments.
Using one or more from a range of skills appropriate to student(s) needs e.g., lip-speaking, sign to voice/voice to sign translation, note-taking, "live explanations".
Using appropriate support, according to the student's subject area, level of course, student maturity and other additional support needs.
Be prepared to be directed by the SEND Advisor for Hearing Impaired as to the type of support to be provided in class. Liaise with SEND Advisor for Hearing Impaired, Subject Tutors, EHCP Co-ordinators and Lead Transition Progression Co-ordinator to:
Keep abreast of student's course, course materials and changing support needs through this liaison prepare for lessons in advance
Undertake tasks that increase the immediate accessibility of course materials e.g. Explaining the language of handouts and/or adding notes
Highlight any new terms and concepts that the student(s) may have problems understanding

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Sheffield

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-10-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English