Communication Support Worker

Salary:                                  Grade 7 (Leics Scale: 11-14)
Contract:                             28.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Applications Close:         9am Monday 27^th October
Interviews:                         Friday 31^st October 2025

Belvoirdale Primary School (Good Ofsted, November 2023) in the heart of Coalville, is seeking applications for the position of a Communication Support Worker (CSW) to support a deaf child (year four) who is beginning to use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate. Belvoirdale is a caring and inclusive school, where pupils, staff and parents/carers are valued. This is a specialised role with the following requirements.

Required:

• A BSL qualification to at least BSL level 2 (or equivalent experience)
• Be enthusiastic and flexible and have the ability to develop the skills to gain further qualifications if required
• Be able to work effectively as part of primary school classroom team
• Be able to understand and support the teaching and learning of all pupils including those with SEND across the primary curriculum
• Be able to communicate effectively with home and school

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, caring and inclusive school with motivated and enthusiastic learners
• Regular support from the Service Hearing Support Team.
• Daily support from a dedicated staff who are passionate about education
• Strong links and partnerships with local schools and the wider learning community
• A commitment to your professional development
• Committed and hardworking Governors

All support staff require a willingness to become First Aid trained if not already qualified and to attend appropriate training to fulfil their role.

This is an inclusive, vibrant and happy school where pupils thrive. Leaders have created an ethos that nurtures and supports pupils (OFSTED – November 2023)

Please familiarise yourself with our website: www.belvoirdale.org  Contact Victoria Price, School Business Manager on 01530 832595 or email [email protected] for further details.

Belvoirdale Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its pupils.  Appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and Identity check.  References need to include your most recent employer and will be requested prior to Interview.  We are committed to equality of opportunity in employment and services.