Are you passionate about supporting Deaf, Deafened, and Hard of Hearing students to thrive in their education?

Do you have British Sign Language (BSL) Level 3 or above and a strong commitment to inclusive learning environments?

If so, read on to find out how to join the UK’s leading FE recruiter with additional benefits, offers and referral schemes.

Reed Further Education are a leading recruitment agency working with colleges, prisons, universities, and training providers across the UK. We are always looking for BSL trained/experienced staff to join our team and help us deliver high-quality education to learners.

Communication Support Worker

Lancashire

Full and part time

£26+ per hour

September start

Job Purpose

Reed Further Education are recruiting Communication Support Worker across Lancashire.

As a Communication Support Worker, you’ll play a key role in helping students fully engage with both their studies and college life.

Using your skills in British Sign Language (BSL), note-taking, lip-speaking, and adapting learning materials, you’ll provide high-quality communication support tailored to individual needs.

Day to Day of the role:

• Deliver in-class and out-of-class communication support for D/deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
• Adapt learning materials and classroom environments to ensure full accessibility.
• Encourage and support students in building independence and developing effective communication skills.
• Manage and maintain specialist equipment to support learning.
• Work collaboratively with tutors and the Additional Learning Support (ALS) team to remove barriers to learning.
• Provide support during exams, academic reviews, and safeguarding meetings.
• Assist with enrolment and induction activities to ensure a smooth transition into college life.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• British Sign Language Level 3 or above
• Experience supporting individuals with hearing impairment
• A strong understanding and commitment to safeguarding practices.
• Minimum of GCSE A-C/Level 2 in English and Maths.
• An Enhanced DBS on the update service or the willingness to obtain one.

"All candidates who register with Reed Further Education will have 2 years’ referencing taken up and will be required to have a DBS check completed. All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks.

Reed Further Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment by completing mandatory training within 6 weeks of your first assignment and annually thereafter."

Benefits of working for Reed Further Education/our client:

• Exclusive representation to leading FE colleges and training providers in the area
• 1-2-1 Specialist SEN Consultant who will search for jobs on your behalf. CV writing and job interview tips!
• The ability to sign up to a Health Cash Plan and Reed Discount Club.
• Entitlement to Statutory Sick Pay, Statutory Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay, Parental Leave and Antenatal/Pre-Adoption Appointment Payment
• Access to Training and Development - Reed Assessment Centre - Reed Learning.
• Great referral bonus’ (up to £250 per successful referral!)
• Eye Test and Spectacle Vouchers

To apply for this role, please send us your updated CV by clicking 'Apply Now'. Your application should demonstrate your passion for educational support and your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Not looking for support roles? We are also registering lecturers, assessors and technicians through to other FE positions including HR, finance, facilities, administrators. We also have a specialist team of interim and senior management consultants with over 20 years’ experience in the sector.

Thank you for your interest in working with Reed Further Education. We look forward to hearing from you soon