Communication Support Worker

Fixed Term (Linked to named pupil)

The Governors of St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School wish to appoint an enthusiastic and friendly individual who can provide one to one communication support to a pupil, helping them fully engage with lessons.

Please visit the school website to view the Job Description and Person Specification for further details of experience and qualifications for this post.

The successful candidate will:

• Work collaboratively and positively with all the staff within the ethos, vision, and values of the school
• Establish a productive working relationship with the class teacher and other school staff to promote a Deaf friendly environment
• Support the development of communication and language skills
• Have good levels of English and Kaths
• Have a minimum BSL Level 3
• Have experience of supporting in a classroom

Personal Qualities & Attributes:

• A friendly disposition and a good team player
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Able to prioritise work
• Work to high standards, both when working with colleagues and when working unsupervised
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent attendance record

All completed application forms are to be submitted electronically to the Headteacher, Miss Kathryn Fitzsimmons at staidan@knowsley.gov.uk . Please note we do not accept C. V’s. Only completed Catholic Education Service (CES) applications will be considered. The application pack is available on the school website Vacancies – St Aidan's Catholic Primary School (staidanscatholicprimary.com)

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 0151 477 8370 to arrange a visit.

St Aidan’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to relevant pre-employment checks, satisfactory references, verification of qualifications and eligibility to work in the UK as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check. Due to the nature of work the above post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance.

Closing Date: Monday 15th December 2025 at 9am

Short Listing Date: Wednesday 17th December 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 8th January 2026