Job title and organisation: Communication Support Worker - West Oaks School
Salary: Actual salary (under 5 years’ service) £ 24,597 - £26, 682 Communication Support Worker -C1 Points 12-17
Hours: 37 (Term Time Only + 5 training days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: West Oaks School - Woodhouse Learning Site (LD6 2ST)
Closing Date and Time: Sunday 31st May 2026 at midnight
Are you looking for a rewarding role in our school?
West Oaks School is recruiting, and we really want to hear from you. If you have the ambition and the necessary skills, this is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our Team.
Your role will include:
- Using your BSL skills to support pupils who are deaf or hearing impaired
- Delivering learning activities for individuals and small groups, planned in collaboration with the class teacher and other professionals
- Supporting pupils to access learning and engage fully in school life
We can offer you:
- A rewarding and fulfilling role making a real difference
- The opportunity to work with our exceptional pupils
- A highly experienced and supportive staff team committed to continuous improvement
- A strong programme of professional development to support your growth
- The chance to work in an outstanding school (Ofsted Outstanding: 2007, 2012, 2017, 2022)
- A positive and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive
Applicants should apply through MyNewTerm or via the school website: westoaksschool.co.uk/vacancies. Application forms should be completed on-line through the MyNewTerm portal, CVs will not be accepted. The closing date is Sunday 31st May 2026 at midnight.
Should you have any questions regarding the role or the application process, please email recruitment@westoaksschool.co.uk
Interviews will be held w/c 15th June 2026
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children’s barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.
We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.
This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.
If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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