Communication Support Worker in Derby inDerby PUBLISHED FRI 17 OCT 2025 Jump to job information section

Communication Support Worker Job details Posting date: 17 October 2025 Salary: £95 per day Hours: Full time Closing date: 13 November 2025 Location: Derby, Derbyshire Company: senploy Job type: Temporary Job reference: 191876 Apply for this job Summary Derby | Various Hours Available | Competitive Pay Are you passionate about supporting Deaf children and young people? Do you have British Sign Language (BSL) skills and a desire to make a positive difference in education? We are working with a welcoming SEND school in Derby to recruit Communication Support Workers to assist students who are Deaf, hard of hearing, or have communication needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to build a rewarding career in education or SEND support, while using their BSL or Makaton skills in a meaningful way. As a Communication Support Worker, you'll: - Support students in lessons, meetings, and school activities by interpreting between spoken English and sign language. Support students in lessons, meetings, and school activities by interpreting between spoken English and sign language. - Provide one-to-one and group support, promoting independence and confidence. Provide one-to-one and group support, promoting independence and confidence. - Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals. Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists, and other professionals. - Help ensure every child feels included, respected, and understood in all learning environments. Help ensure every child feels included, respected, and understood in all learning environments. We welcome applications from a variety of backgrounds - whether you're experienced in education, care, coaching, or community work. You'll bring: - Conversational or fluent BSL skills (Level 2 or above preferred, but not essential). Conversational or fluent BSL skills (Level 2 or above preferred, but not essential). - A calm, patient, and caring approach. A calm, patient, and caring approach. - The ability to build trust and support students' individual needs. The ability to build trust and support students' individual needs. - Strong communication and teamwork skills. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Makaton users are also encouraged to apply. - Full-time: Monday to Friday Full-time: Monday to Friday - Part-time or flexible day-to-day work also available Part-time or flexible day-to-day work also available - Typical hours: 8:30am-3:30pm or 9:00am-4:00pm Typical hours: 8:30am-3:30pm or 9:00am-4:00pm - Supporting pupils aged 3-19 years Supporting pupils aged 3-19 years - Honest, transparent, and supportive service from start to finish Honest, transparent, and supportive service from start to finish - Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience - Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle - Quick and straightforward registration (typically completed in 30 minutes) Quick and straightforward registration (typically completed in 30 minutes) If you're ready to use your BSL skills to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step toward a rewarding career supporting communication and inclusion in education.