Communication Learning Support Practitioner

East Kent Colleges Group • Part-time • Canterbury, Kent, England, United Kingdom • £26,910 / year • 2d ago

About The Role

Can you help turn learning into a two-way conversation?

As a Communication Learning Support Practitioner, you will play a vital role in ensuring deaf and hearing-impaired students can fully access, engage with and thrive in their learning.

You will provide high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) support across a range of programmes and courses, helping students to communicate confidently and participate fully in college life.

In this rewarding role, you will:

Deliver clear and accurate BSL signing in learning environments
Use a range of creative support strategies to adapt tasks, resources and activities
Encourage and motivate students to develop independence and confidence
Work closely with ALS tutors and teaching staff to tailor support effectively
Contribute to EHCP In-Year Reviews for students with hearing impairment
Attend and support communication in Annual Reviews
Act as an advocate for students, helping their voices be heard

This is an opportunity to make a real difference every day – bridging communication, building confidence, and opening doors to learning.

Hours per week: 12.5

Weeks per year: 38

Salary per year: £6,625

Holiday pay: £960

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous and Consistent Holiday Pattern - aligned with our academic calendar
Exclusive Discounts & Perks - Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes, on-site nursery
Flexible Personal Leave - Time off for your child's first day at nursery, school or college, moving homes and for interviews
Wellbeingand Health Support - Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College
Culture and Recognition - Being part of Community Days, an annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030
Competitive Pension Scheme - 18% employer contribution

About You

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to provide high-quality British Sign Language (BSL) support to learners with a hearing impairment who are studying on mainstream courses.

You will be a motivated and imaginative signer, qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in British Sign Language, with a genuine passion for helping students succeed. You will nurture positive attitudes to learning and play a key role in achieving the very best outcomes for our students.

In this rewarding role, you will:

Provide clear and effective BSL signing support to individuals and groups
Enable learners to fully access their curriculum and college experience
Inspire confidence, independence and engagement in learning
Work closely with teaching staff and support teams to tailor support
Make a meaningful contribution to the development of teaching and learning across EKC Group
Use your understanding of Additional Learning Support to remove barriers and unlock potential

The role may also include:

Supporting with personal care
Assisting with mobility
Meeting specific medical or feeding needs

Experience in these areas would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

There’s no need to spend time updating your CV – simply click Apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we will review all applications and respond to all candidates after the closing date.

If you would like an informal chat about the role, or have any questions, please email us at jobs@ekcgroup.ac.uk.

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