British Sign Language Interpreter/Communication Worker (Temporary)
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British Sign Language Interpreter/Communication Worker
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
Essential:
- 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.
Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.
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Your Recruitment Consultant
Joanna Wilk
Recruitment Consultant
Requirements
- BSL Level 3 minimum
- Experience supporting deaf or hearing-impaired people
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Flexible, learner-focused approach
- Team working ability
Skills & Qualifications
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