Communication Support Worker
| Posting date: | 14 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,694 to £29,665 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2026 |
| Location: | Norwich, Norfolk |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | City College Norwich |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RCCN001916 |
Summary
Communication Support Worker – Tier 1
Hours: 35 per week, term time (38 weeks)
Salary: £27,694 - £29,556 (FTE) | Actual: £21,955 - £23,431
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate Communication Support Worker to join our Curriculum Services Team. You will provide essential support to students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties across City College Norwich, Easton College, and Paston College.
This role involves supporting students who require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, Additional Support (AS), and/or those with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). It’s a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
About Us
City College Norwich is one of the largest colleges in East Anglia, with a diverse team of over 1000 staff. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Level 6 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) (Level 3 or below will not be considered)
Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support (or equivalent)
For more information, contact Shirley Barker, Team Leader at Shirley.Barker@ccn.ac.uk.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 (Midnight)
As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
Hours: 35 per week, term time (38 weeks)
Salary: £27,694 - £29,556 (FTE) | Actual: £21,955 - £23,431
About the Role
We are looking for a passionate Communication Support Worker to join our Curriculum Services Team. You will provide essential support to students with learning disabilities and/or difficulties across City College Norwich, Easton College, and Paston College.
This role involves supporting students who require British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation, Additional Support (AS), and/or those with Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD). It’s a highly rewarding opportunity to make a real difference.
About Us
City College Norwich is one of the largest colleges in East Anglia, with a diverse team of over 1000 staff. We offer excellent opportunities for career progression and a supportive working environment.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
Level 6 qualification in British Sign Language (BSL) (Level 3 or below will not be considered)
Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate in Learning Support (or equivalent)
For more information, contact Shirley Barker, Team Leader at Shirley.Barker@ccn.ac.uk.
Closing Date: Wednesday 18 February 2026 (Midnight)
As a College we are required to undertake various Safer Recruitment checks as set out within the guidance from the Department for Education Keeping Child Safe in Education. We require all staff to undertake an enhanced Adult and Child Workforce DBS Check and to register with the DBS Update Service. Please note: From 28 November 2020 the government implemented changes to the filtering rules, and we have been instructed that we cannot accept any update service checks on DBS certificates that have been issued before this date. Therefore, a new one must be completed with City College Norwich.
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