Communication Support Worker

Suffolk - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 28598 - 33699

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address: Various locations across Suffolk
Salary: 28598 - 33699 pro rata
Hours: 30 hours per week Term time only
Contract: Permanent and Fixed Term

Posts:

Post 1: Permanent The role is community based meaning you could be required to work in education settings across Suffolk. It is likely that the post will be based in the East and West of the County according to need. Your official base will be the Suffolk County Council office nearest to your home but most of your time will be in the community in Education settings.
Post 2: Fixed term for 3 years until July 2028 - King Edward VI School Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BH - On-site working

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Suffolk County Council (SCC) Sensory Service as a BSL Communication Support Worker within Services for Deaf Children and Young People (CYP).

Reimagine the possibilities.

Do you have recent experience of supporting Deaf children or young people through British Sign Language
Are you a skilled communicator in British Sign Language
Would you like to work in an incredibly varied challenging and rewarding role
Are you passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of Deaf children and young people in Suffolk.

Your role and responsibilities

The Sensory Service is seeking to recruit a BSL Communication Support worker to provide support to access education and communication in social contexts.
You will work alongside teachers of the Deaf communication support workers and other school staff to make the curriculum and all communication in school accessible.
You will translate between BSL and English within the classroom and in social situations.

You will need

Level 3 qualification in Communication Support with Deaf Learners or equivalent knowledge and experience.
Level 6 NVQ Certificate in British Sign Language or equivalent skill and experience (desirable).
Experience of supporting d/Deaf young people and making learning accessible
To be deaf aware and understanding of the needs of a deaf learner.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

Services for Deaf Children and Young People are part of the Sensory service within the Specialist Education Service (SES). We work closely with the other teams within the Sensory service as well as the wider teams within SES.

We have a large team of specialists who are highly committed to d/Deaf children and young people in Suffolk and their families. We embrace our work with our many schools and education settings from Early Years to Post 16 empowering them to work within their varied communities.

We are a friendly energetic and committed team. We are supportive of each other and thrive on the difference we can make to children and young people and their families in our county.

We will offer you

Access to continuing professional development offered within Specialist Education Services.
On-going mentoring and support from colleagues within services for Deaf CYP and the resource base Teachers of the Deaf.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

For an informal discussion about this role please contact Andrea Carron on or email.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. What does being deaf aware mean to you and how do you demonstrate this in your work

2. Can you describe your experience using British Sign Language (BSL) in an educational setting

3. What strategies do you use to make the curriculum accessible for d/Deaf learners

Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).

Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV your interest will not be supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Do you need any reasonable adjustments to help you to applyIf you are disabled and/or have additional support needs you can request reasonable adjustments. You can do this by contacting our Recruitment Team ator.

Closing date:11:30pm 25 January 2026

Interview date: 3 February 2026 at Bury St Edmunds IP33 3BH

This authority 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. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress: Various locations across SuffolkSalary: 28598 - 33699 pro rataHours: 30 hours per week Term time onlyContract: Permanent and Fixed TermPosts:Post 1: Permanent The role is community based meaning you could be required to work in education settings across Su...