BSL Translator

ABC Teachers

BSL Translator

Birmingham

£380 – £400 per week

Start Date: January

Are you Level 2 Qualified in British Sign Language and able to fluently communicate using BSL? We are seeking a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work within Birmingham supporting students with hearing impairments.

About the role:

Designed to support and enhance the learning of students through an approach of total communication, we are looking for someone to work with us on a flexible basis to provide consistency for students with a primary need of communication support.

About the school:

A long-standing small and friendly school that places positive mental health and wellbeing and the forefront of all they do. There is a long-standing history of tradition, but a focus placed on utilizing modern technology to enhance the learning experience for all.

Skills and Qualifications:

Required:

• British Sign Language Stage 2 qualification and are a fluent BSL user.

• Experience in providing signed communication support or voice over.

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Update Service or willingness to undertake one.

Characteristics and preferred qualifications:

• An appropriate NVQ2 in supporting pupils learning would be advantageous.

• Someone who is honest with a respectful and positive attitude.

• A willingness to put in daily effort to progress skillset and further develop character and success.

• Cultivates an environment of inclusivity.

• Supports a space of total communication.

• Supporting the adaptable, rich, and diverse curriculum.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position is A British Sign Language Stage 2 qualification and being a fluent BSL user.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).

• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).

• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach, Autism Awareness and an online Educare training package.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.

• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

How to apply

If you are a BSL Translator who can enthuse, motivate and engage students and would like the challenge of working in a demanding and rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you.

Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across ABC Teachers, please contact Lauren Whitehouse on (phone number removed) or (url removed).