Communication Support Worker

Day-to-day tasks

• assess the needs of learners
• help students communicate with others in class
• support learners
• interpret between spoken English and BSL
• adapt learning materials to match learners’ interests
• use different ways to help people understand what is required in class
• help learners produce written work
• support students to share their learning needs with teachers
• build relationships with learners, their families, and other professionals
• support learners to become more independent
• provide deaf-awareness training for other staff and students
• give advice to staff on how to improve the learning environment or communication methods with deaf learners