Communication Support WorkerEDV​/CECAOA​/

About This Role

About This Role We have an exciting opening for a Communication Support Worker to join our first-class SEND team who work with our teaching staff to raise the learning and attainment of students by providing them with assistance so that they can access the curriculum, participate in learning and reach their maximum potential.

This role entails the provision of communication support for a profoundly deaf student to access the learning environment and the curriculum, facilitating full inclusion in school life during their time at the academy. Supporting communication between the student, their peer group and mainstream staff, and helping the student develop communication, language and social skills.

As a Communication Support Worker, you should be knowledgeable in relation to issues with Deaf Awareness and the Deaf community and culture or be willing to learn British Sign Language. Whilst previous experience of working in a secondary school setting is advantageous, it is not essential.

The role is based on working 24 hours per week, term time plus 1 week (39 working weeks per year) for a fixed term with funding linked to the student. We would welcome a telephone call from interested applicants so we could share more details about the role.

You will play a vital role in supporting pupils with special educational needs, encouraging them in their learning and the acquisition of skills, helping them to grow in confidence, develop key skills, and achieve their potential. Working closely with teaching staff, you will contribute to an engaging classroom environment and be an essential part of our students’ learning journeys.

At Cowes Enterprise College, we’re not just educators, we’re mentors, guides, and champions of lifelong learning. Our mission is clear: to nurture a love for learning and equip our students with the skills they need to thrive in life beyond the classroom.

Cowes Enterprise College is a successful and happy school with strong outcomes. At Cowes Enterprise College, our mission is clear: to educate for life. We are dedicated to developing a love of learning in our students and preparing them for the future, whatever it may hold. Our students’ limitless potential drives everything we do, and our purpose is to guide, support, and inspire them to reach their goals.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

We Can Offer You

• A supportive community dedicated to professional development and staff wellbeing.
• Access to a wider range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust.
• Guidance, advice and support from both departmental and senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all our students.
• Automatic pay increments unlinked to targets.

We are keen to ensure that…