Communication Support Worker – Pupil Specific

2 Year Fixed Contract (Required as soon as possible)

Forest Oak School, Windward Way, Smiths Wood, B36 0UE

Solihull C Band: £22,777 - £25,409 (pro rata)

Actual Salary £17,151.08 - £19,132.97

Term time only (39 weeks), 5 days per week – 32.5 hours each week

We would consider request for part time hours.

Description of post:  

Required as soon as possible an BSL Level 3 trained worker to work with a pupil in Year 7, Key Stage 3.

Forest Oak School is:

• for pupils with MLD, aged 4-18 years
• an outstanding school (Ofsted 2011, 2014 & 2019)

We are offering a school community:

• where pupils enjoy learning and value their relationships with us
• where staff are passionate about enabling all pupils to achieve beyond expectation
• where together we make a creative, dynamic team, proud to overcome challenges and celebrate each individual’s achievements

Essential:

BSL Level 3 trained – may consider BSL Level 2 trained.

Good communication skills both written and verbal

Work well as part of a team

NNEB/NVQ Level 3/BTEC or other relevant childcare qualification

High level of literacy and numeracy – GCSE Maths & English (or equivalent)

Experience working with children

SEN experience and positive behaviour management expertise.

Would you like to be part of the team?  If so please complete an application form and return it to the school. 

For more information contact Jill Lambert:

Forest Oak School

Windward Way

Smith’s Wood

Birmingham

B36 0UE

Tel:     0121 717 0088

Email:  office@forest-oak.solihull.sch.uk

Closing date: 9 a.m. 24 May 2023

Interviews:    TBC

Subject to an Enhanced DBS check

Council has a responsibility for, and a commitment to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  2