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Job Title: Communication Support Worker
Location: Tameside
Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent
Minimum rate of pay: £16.11 per hour
Start Date: September, (Trials immediately)
Empowering Learning is proud to be working in partnership with a fantastic specialist SEN school in Tameside. We're currently recruiting for a Communication Support Worker to join their dedicated team, supporting students with a range of complex needs including autism (ASC), severe learning difficulties (SLD), and profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD).
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone with experience in Makaton, British Sign Language (BSL), or other forms of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), who is passionate about helping young people communicate and engage with their learning.
The Role:
As a Communication Support Worker, you'll work closely with students who have significant communication needs. You'll provide 1:1 and small-group support using signing, symbols, visuals, or sensory approaches to help pupils express themselves and access the curriculum.
You'll be supported by a strong, experienced team within a nurturing and well-resourced school setting that places communication and student well-being at the heart of everything they do.
We're looking for someone who:
Has experience working with children or young people with ASC, SLD or PMLD
Is confident using Makaton, BSL (Level 2 or above preferred), or other AAC tools
Brings a calm, caring and flexible approach to every day
Can work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and other support staff
In return, Empowering Learning offers:
A long-term opportunity in a supportive and well-established school
Ongoing CPD and access to training courses, including safeguarding and communication strategies
A dedicated consultant who understands the SEN sector and is here to support you
Competitive rates of pay and weekly payroll
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with complex needs - and you have the communication skills to match - we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV to (url removed),or call on (phone number removed).
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