BSL Interpreter for Inclusive Education

British Sign Language; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters are needed in Doncaster to provide high-quality interpreting services for Deaf and hearing-impaired students across the college, enabling full access to teaching and wider college life.

The postholder will facilitate effective communication between Deaf students, lecturers, support staff and peers, promoting inclusion, independence, equality of opportunity and student achievement.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a British Sign Language (BSL) qualification at Level 3 or Level 6, depending on the requirements of the role, and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with Deaf students and hearing staff.
• Previous experience working within an educational setting, particularly a Further Education college, is highly desirable.
• The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of Deaf culture, professional interpreting standards and the importance of supporting inclusive learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, impartial and confidential BSL interpreting between Deaf students and hearing individuals in classroom and college settings.
• Interpret lectures, workshops, tutorials, practical sessions, assessments, examinations and group discussions.
• Support communication during educational visits, enrichment activities, careers events and other college-related activities.
• Adapt interpreting approaches to meet the communication needs, language preferences and learning requirements of individual students.
• Work collaboratively with lecturers and support staff to ensure that communication barriers are minimised and students can participate fully.
• Enable students to access the curriculum without taking responsibility for teaching or completing learning activities on their behalf.
• Work with teaching staff to understand subject-specific terminology and prepare for lessons where appropriate.
• Support access to learning materials, presentations and classroom discussions through effective interpreting.
• Encourage student independence, confidence and active participation in learning.
• Identify communication barriers and liaise with the appropriate college staff to support reasonable adjustments.
• Maintain professional boundaries and ensure that the interpreter role remains distinct from teaching, mentoring and general learning support.
• Promote an inclusive learning environment that respects Deaf culture, identity and the linguistic needs of Deaf students.
• Support students to communicate their views, ask questions and engage with peers and staff.
• Contribute, where appropriate, to discussions about support arrangements and strategies to improve access to education.
• Maintain a professional, respectful and student-centred approach at all times.

Education

BSL qualification Level 3 or Level 6

Job description

British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters are needed in Doncaster to provide high-quality interpreting services for Deaf and hearing-impaired students across the college, enabling full access to teaching and wider college life.

The postholder will facilitate effective communication between Deaf students, lecturers, support staff and peers, promoting inclusion, independence, equality of opportunity and student achievement.