Job details Job role Teaching assistant Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored Subjects Special Education Needs (SEN), Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant Working pattern Part time Contract type Permanent Full-time equivalent salary £20,381.00 Annually (Actual) Communication Support Worker with Medical Experience job summary Communication Support Worker with Medical Experience Salary: St Paul's Pay Range 3 (£29,572 to £31,586) (Pro rata Staring Salary £20,381) 30 hours per week, Term time only plus 1 day Working hours Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8.40am-3.35pm, Tuesday 8.50am-3.35pm and Friday 8.40am-2.30pm We are currently seeking a qualified Communication Support Worker to enhance the learning of deaf/hard of hearing pupils within the classroom and the Hearing Support Department. We are looking for an individual ideally with BSL qualification or with the willingness to work towards BSL qualifications to join our diverse team. You must have a good working knowledge of deafness and be passionate about the education of all young people. You will be joining an established team working with up to 9 pupils currently. We are seeking someone who ideally has paediatric first aid training and previous experience working with people with medical needs. It would also be beneficial if there is previous experience of working with people who have a tracheostomy, including changing tracheostomies. An essential part of the job would require a willingness to undertake training to support individuals with tracheostomy care, under the supervision of our school-based medical team. St. Paul's is a thriving and successful Catholic school with an excellent reputation. Our commitment to excellent teaching and learning can be demonstrated through bespoke CPD opportunities and through the management of a growing and successful training school. All staff members are committed to the care and success of pupils and working in a setting where values of forgiveness, concern for others and respect are shared as the core values of St. Paul's regardless of faith. For further details and an application form please visit the school website www.st-pauls.org.uk, e-mail enquiriesst-pauls.org.uk or call 01908 669735 Closing date for applications: Monday 21st April 2025 at 9.00am We will review applications on receipt. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before closing date and reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. St. Paul's Catholic School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All references will be requested and Online Searches prior to interview. The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check. 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 This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job. CVs are not accepted. Visas cannot be sponsored.