Communication Support Worker - Hourly Paid

Salary: £28.70 - £31.24 per hour - British Sign Language (BSL) accredited to Level 3: £22.97 - £25.13 per hour - British Sign Language (BSL) accredited to Level 2

Communication Support Worker - Hourly Paid
Job description
18.5 hours per week

Fixed Term - 02/07/27

We wish to appoint an inspiring Communication Support Worker to provide communication support and assistance to learners who are Deaf, have a hearing impairment or a communication difficulty, enabling them to access both the academic and wider college curriculum.

Applicants should have previous experience supporting learners and hold a hearing impaired qualification (at least British Sign Language CACDP Level 3) plus five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above.

The ability to use the Welsh language at a basic level (or willingness to undertake training) is desirable.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than applications submitted in English.

Requirements & Compliance

• Safeguarding: Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and EWC registration (costs covered by the candidate).
• Qualifications: Lecturers must hold or be willing to achieve a teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE) within a set period.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Coleg Gwent is an anti-racist, Disability Confident Employer committed to equality under the Equality Act 2010. We welcome all identities and neurodiverse talent, particularly encouraging applications from underrepresented groups (Minority Ethnic, Female, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities). Support includes six staff networks (Race, LGBTQ+, Disability, etc.) and an ED&I steering group.

Staff Wellbeing

We provide comprehensive health support, including:

• Subsidised gym access and wellbeing activities.
• Access to the Headspace app and mental health champions.
• Accessible campuses and prayer rooms.

Closing Date: 22/07/26

Interview Date: 14/08/26