Recruitment for education and the public sector
Dovetail Ref: 192366
Temporary | Contract
Location: Yorkshire and the Humber
Are you a qualified BSL professional looking to help deaf and hearing-impaired learners get the most from their studies?
About the Role
We're supporting an education provider to appoint a British Sign Language Interpreter/Communication Worker. You'll provide communication support in the classroom, making sure deaf and hearing-impaired learners can access their lessons, their course materials and the wider life of their programme.
You'll work alongside teaching and support colleagues, adapting materials where needed and helping learners build confidence and independence as they progress through their qualifications.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing BSL and communication support to learners in classroom and practical sessions.
- Adapting learning materials and curriculum content so they are accessible.
- Working closely with teaching and support staff to monitor learner progress.
- Supporting learners during trips, visits and wider activities.
- Promoting deaf awareness across the learning environment.
What We're Looking For
- BSL Level 3 as a minimum, with strong signing skills
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A flexible, learner-focused approach and the ability to work well as part of a team
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within an education setting
- BSL Level 4 or 6, or equivalent
- A background in learning support, SEND support or specialist support work
If you're ready to help learners access their education and achieve their potential, we'd love to hear from you.
A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, learner-focused approach
- Team working ability
Skills & Qualifications
British Sign Language BSL interpretation Communication support Learning materials adaptation SEND support Deaf awareness
Not quite the right role? We'll email you when something closer comes in.
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British Sign Language Interpreter/Communication Worker (Temporary) employer: Dovetail & Slate Ltd
As a SEND Teacher at a prominent FE College in Oxfordshire, you will join a supportive and inclusive work culture dedicated to empowering young people with additional needs. The college offers competitive pay, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, ensuring that you can make a meaningful impact on learners' lives while advancing your career in education.
