Communication Support Worker

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Job Reference EPSEDJOBS/839/13733

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Permanent - Part Time Contract Details: Term Time only plus one week (40 weeks) Salary: Grade C, Actual Salary: £20,049 to £20,891 p.a. Full Time Equivalent: £26,018 to £27,111 p.a. Working Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 8.05 am to 3.15pm Establishment Name and Location: Portchester Community School, White Hart Lane, Fareham Closing Date: 02/11/2026 Job Category: Support Local Authority: Hampshire Phase of Education: Secondary

Job Introduction

Communication Support Worker (CSW)
Term Time only plus one week (40 weeks)
Start Date: As soon as possible

 

We are seeking a highly motivated, personable and experienced Communication Support worker to join the Learning Support Department with a specific remit to support a pupil with a hearing impairment on a 1:1 basis in mainstream lessons. 

As a CSW you will be responsible for supporting the communication in class and whole school environments, as well as supporting development of resources to support communication access within lessons. Working closely with the SENCO, teaching staff and external professionals, you will deliver targeted interventions, support the development of communication strategies and help remove barriers to learning.

This role would suit a candidate who is passionate about inclusive education and keen to further develop their expertise as a CSW in a secondary mainstream setting. We are seeking a member of staff with experience and qualifications in BSL to at least a level 3 standard to sign with Sign Supported English.

Essential Qualifications Required

Educated to GCSE Level 4 (or above) OR work experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working as a CSW (desirable)
• Has evidence of appropriate and relevant professional development
• Is organised and able to act on own initiative and prioritise workload
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, including observation, listening and empathy skills
• Enjoys working as part of a team
• Is committed to supporting the school’s ethos and values
• Is willing to continue with own professional development

 

We offer:

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• A school with a calm and considered environment
• A school that is moving towards outstanding
• Effective training and support
• A positive working environment 
• A school that pupils, staff and the community feel proud of
• Membership of a strong staff body
• A generous holiday and pension package as a Hampshire County Council employee.

The role will involve:

• Ensuring audio equipment is ready for daily use
• In-class support including CSW support

• Providing sign support for school activities outside of lessons such as on school trips, assemblies and wider school activities
• Liaison with the SENCo regarding pupil needs
• To attend relevant Annual Reviews of EHCPs. 
• To develop wider school staff training opportunities 

We are a growing 11 – 16 comprehensive school. Graded ‘good’ by Ofsted in our most recent inspection (January 2024) and graded as ‘outstanding’ for Personal Development. We pride ourselves in being highly inclusive and pupil focused.  We were awarded the prestigious National SMSC Quality Mark Gold Award, for the second time in April 2024. We are very proud of our pupils and their achievements. 

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