Communication Support Worker - Trainee

Are you looking for a career supporting deaf young people in education and employment settings? Do you hold BSL Level 2 or L3, with a desire to develop your professional skills and progress through a recognised Communication Support Worker career pathway. As a Trainee Communication Support Worker, you will receive mentoring and support to gain the qualifications, knowledge and practical experience needed to become a qualified CSW, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of deaf learners every day.

What you'll be doing

• Supporting deaf learners on Level 1 and Level 2 programmes.
• Facilitating communication in educational, social and workplace environments.
• Providing support through sign language, communication clarification, note-taking and learning reinforcement.
• Accompanying learners on work placements, supported internships, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Encouraging confidence, independence and self-advocacy.
• Working alongside experienced Communication Support Workers, Teachers of the Deaf and Job Coaches.
• Contributing to learner progress reviews and educational planning.
• Developing your professional skills through mentoring, reflective practice and structured training.

Essential Requirements

• Accredited BSL Level 2 qualification or equivalent.
• Actively working towards BSL Level 3.
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience communicating with Deaf people through work, volunteering, education or lived experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Development Pathway

As a Trainee Communication Support Worker, you will be supported to progress towards becoming a qualified Communication Support Worker through:

• Achieving BSL Level 3
• Undertaking the Signature Level 3 Award in Professional Communication Support for Deaf Learners (or equivalent recognised Communication Support qualification)
• Developing specialist skills in communication support, Deaf awareness, educational inclusion and supported internships
• Receiving mentoring, supervision and ongoing professional development from experienced CSW+ colleagues

This role is ideal for someone seeking a rewarding and progressive career supporting Deaf learners to achieve independence, confidence and successful futures.