Education Communicator
Team: SND - Hearing Impairment
Job Family: Supporting - CBG6
Salary £26,403 - £28,142 per annum pro rata
Hours: 5.5 hours per week, term time only (one day per week).
Location: Toddington St George Church of England School HI Provision or Parkfields Middle School HI Provision
Contract Type: Fixed - Permanent
Closing Date: 14th September 2025
Interview Date: TBC
More about the role:
Central Bedfordshire Council are committed to supporting children with special educational needs. The council are looking to recruit a part time Education Communicator to work as part of the Hearing Inclusion Team within our specialist resource provisions based at Toddington St George Church of England School or Parkfields Middle School. You will join an experienced team of Education Communicators co-ordinated by the Provisions’ Qualified Teachers of the Deaf (QTOD). The team is committed to greatly improving the lives of children within Central Bedfordshire.
The successful candidate will provide dedicated one to one communication support for pupils with severe/profound deafness. They will enable pupils to access the academic and social curriculum and empower them to realise their full potential within the classroom and the provision under the direction of the provision’s Qualified Teacher of the Deaf.
The ability to use your own initiative, to work alone and as part of both a provision team and the wider school team is vital. The successful candidate will be supported by the Hearing Inclusion Team to develop their skills working with deaf pupils.
The successful candidates will have a GCSE Grade C English and Maths or equivalent and will have experience working in schools. It is desirable to have BSL Level 1 or a willingness to gain the qualification within a year.
Our Offer
We have a number of rewards and benefits available to our staff, to view these please visit our Rewards and Benefits page
Our aspiration is to be a truly flexible employer. We welcome discussion on location, hours and working pattern as part of the application process.
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You will be expected to demonstrate how you meet the key accountabilities and competencies in this Recruitment Pack.
Our Competency Framework and Qualification Guidance are to be read in conjunction with our Recruitment Pack.
For an informal discussion about this position, please contact: Jill Morley at jill.morley@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk or call 0300 300 6354
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Safeguarding:
Central Bedfordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees, volunteers and contractors to share this commitment. This post is subject to the disclosure of criminal records.
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