Part-time COMMUNICATION SUPPORT WORKER

Part-time Communication Support Worker.

**Please note that this role is strictly for persons with an accredited qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 (or currently undertaking) and preferably with some knowledge of the Early Years Sector**

Ketton Pre-school has an exciting opportunity at our setting for a dynamic individual to join our friendly and professional staff team. This vacancy is for a role of one to one Communication Support Worker (CSW) for a child who has BSL as their first language. This position is part-time and term-time only, with holiday pay and courses paid for.

Key Responsibilities

Using and modelling BSL throughout the pre-school day to support communication and language development and understanding.

Providing communication support during adult led and child initiated activities, play routines and social interactions.

Working alongside pre-school staff to ensure the child can access the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and participate fully in all aspects of setting life.

Reinforcing communication targets and strategies agreed with the child's family, SENDCo and Teacher of the Deaf Children and Young people.

Supporting the child to develop confidence, independence, friendships and positive engagement with peers.

Promoting an inclusive environment and encouraging the use and understanding of BSL within the setting.

Observing and recording the child's progress and contributing to planning and review processes.

Liaising effectively with parents and professionals to support consistency in communication and learning.

Preparing and adapting resources to maximise the child's access to activities and experiences.

Maintaining a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that supports the child's wellbeing and development.

Ketton Pre-school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All employees will be subject to background checks, enhanced DBS checks and reference checks.

Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 9.0 per week

Work Location: In person