Communication Support Worker

COMMUINICATION SUPPORT WORKER

REQUIRED As soon as possible

CONTRACT: One year fixed term/Permanent

SALARY APT & C Scale 6 (Level 6) £27,991 - £28,824 (Actual Salary)

APT & C Scale 5 (Level 3) £25,639 - £26,783 (Actual Salary)

HOURS 32.5 hours per week, term time only

Possible job share opportunity available – minimum of 16 hours per week (pro rata salary)

Eastbury Community School is seeking a dedicated, organized, and enthusiastic Communication Support Workers

About Us:

Eastbury Community School is a diverse and inclusive 3-19 school that values academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement.

The Role:

We are looking for experienced communication support workers at Level 6 (or currently at Level 3 but in training or with a desire to train to Level 6) to join our well–established, vibrant and award-winning Additional Resource Provision (ARP) for 20 Deaf Children.

ECS celebrates its diversity, and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you are interested in making a difference in young people’s lives, whatever your background or history please apply.

Native Language Users are welcome to apply.

In return we can offer:

• A pupil centred, progress focused ethos.

• A welcoming and supportive community.

• The opportunity to work with a passionate, hardworking and supportive staff.

• A commitment to develop your skills through continued professional development.

• A supportive and committed Leadership Team and Governing Body.

• A cohort of pupils with high aspirations and a willingness to learn.

• A school which understands the importance of staff well-being and workload management

“Pupils value the opportunities that they have to work with leaders to further improve the

school, for example through the school council. Older pupils, and students in the sixth

form, help pupils in the primary phase with their reading. Pupils benefit from a range of

extra-curricular clubs, both at lunchtime and after school.” (Ofsted March 2024)

Please click here to find out more information about what it is like to work at ECS:

The school is located less than 10 minutes’ walk from Upney tube and 15 minutes from Barking mainline station.

For full details of the post and an application form, please visit the school website and return the application form to the Headteacher’s PA, Karen Dunnell [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Monday 11 May 2026 and interviews will be held on 20 May 2026.

ECS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and a comprehensive screening process, including Disclosure check, will be undertaken on all successful applicants.