BSL Interpreter
Listed on 2026-09-21
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Education / Teaching
Bilingual, Special Education Assistant, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional -
Language/Bilingual
Bilingual
BSL Interpreter
Location: Birmingham City Centre
Pay: £38 per hour
Hours: Part-time, Monday to Friday
At Connex Education Partnership, we deliver personalised one-to-one tuition to young people who are unable to access mainstream education. Through our Alternative Provision service, we help learners re-engage with education, develop confidence, and achieve meaningful academic and personal progress in a supportive environment. We are looking for a BSL Interpreter to help support our tutors providing this education to deaf learners.
The RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and empathetic BSL Interpreter to provide interpretive support to sixth-form learners in Birmingham City Centre.
This role involves working with young deaf people who may also present with additional needs such as Autism, SEMH needs, or moderate learning difficulties. Alongside interpreting, you will also have note-taking duties.
As a BSL Interpreter, you will play a vital role in helping students improve focus, build confidence, develop positive learning habits, and achieve their educational goals.
Sessions are typically around two hours per day, 5 days a week, with opportunities for additional hours.
Key Responsibilities- Provide BSL Interpretation for our deaf pupils
- Support deaf learners with a range of SEND and communication needs.
- Monitor student progress and complete session feedback.
- Work collaboratively with families, schools, local authorities, and other professionals.
- Create a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment.
- Note taking
We welcome applications from minimum BSL level 3+ holders. You will be interpreting for students learning at sixth-form level, including Maths and Physics, therefore understanding of how to interpret complex terminology is required.
You should have:
- Experience working with young deaf people
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
- A patient, flexible, and nurturing approach.
- Flexible working to fit around your schedule.
- Guaranteed minimum hours and paid preparation time.
- Ongoing support from our dedicated Alternative Provision team.
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to young people’s lives.
For more information about this BSL Interpreter role, please contact:
Aimee Lee -
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Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and compliance checks.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.
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