Pastoral Support Worker

Job description

Doncaster Deaf Trust

Communications Specialist College

Doncaster

Leger Way

Doncaster

DN2 6AY

Hours : Term Time only (32 hours per week)

Contract Type : Permanent

The role

Communication Specialist College are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and inspirational individual to join the expanding Pastoral Team.

You will be providing early intervention to situations on site before they become bigger issues. You will be able to problem solve issues quickly, if possible, but ask for further support from the team if its needed.

You will offer support and guidance to young people with specialist communication needs including, Deafness, Autism and Learning Disabilities.

You will be part of the team that our young people seek out and ask for support when times are hard.

• Candidates should be able to show;
• BSL qualification (willingness to work towards)
• Experience of working with adults with hearing impairments, learning difficulties and / or disabilities
• Able to work as part of a team and communicate clearly
• Able to understand and carry out instructions

Staff Benefits :

• Contributory Pension
• Great CPD opportunities
• Free onsite parking
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discounted childcare at the onsite Little Learners Day Nursery
• Westfield Health Cash Plan including Doctorline - 24 / 7 access to a GP, Dental, Optical and Prescription claims and much more (funded by the employer

Applying for the role

If you are interested in joining the Communication Specialist College - Doncaster, you would be welcome to contact the curriculum managers to have an informal discussion, prior to submitting your application .

Please contact Joanne Ellis on 01302 386700.

For a job description and application form please email Human Resources at

Closing date for applications : 02 / 02 / 24

Communications Specialist College Doncaster, Leger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY,

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The Trust may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their application.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.