BSL Support Worker (British Sign Language)

City of Portsmouth College has been formed by the merger of Portsmouth College and Highbury College and was formally constituted on 1 August 2021.

The newly formed College will give students of all ages even greater flexibility with their programmes and access to dedicated subject facilities at the different campus locations. The joint organisation will also expand a uniquely flexible curriculum offer within the city of Portsmouth, comprising A Levels, vocational diplomas, apprenticeships and higher education qualifications.

Over the coming academic year, Portsmouth College and Highbury College will retain their individual identities and will be unveiling the new City of Portsmouth College brand in September 2022. Candidates wishing to apply for vacancies should continue to do so via the relevant college website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a British Sign Language Support Worker Translator

Job Title: British Sign Language Support Worker Translator

Hours: 23.05 hours per week, 36 weeks per year

Contract: Fixed Term (1 academic year)

Location: Tangier Road

Do you have the enthusiasm, drive and ability to make a difference in an Amazing College?

Does your current role lack a challenge?

Do you want to work for a college with over 50 years of teaching and learning experience within a friendly and professional team of specialist experts?

YES?

The BSL Support Worker is responsible for supporting deaf students, helping them to communicate with their teachers and other students. They will use a variety of support strategies and communication support methods to match the individuals' needs and preferences

Some of the main roles and responsibilities for this position are:

• To enable equality of access to information and education, to meet the needs of learners.
• To empower the learner by the BSL Support Workers use of a range of appropriate strategies of support, encouraging the development of the individual learner within educational, social, linguistic, and cultural contexts.
• To consider the needs of the learner within the context of their peer group, and to provide appropriate communication strategies, from a range of skills, helping to facilitate the successful integration of the group.
• To provide access to a range of learning materials using appropriate communication methods to match the needs of the individual learner.
• To respond to all communication requirements that may arise in the learning environment and with Assistive Technologies, and to implement, review and adapt strategies as necessary.

The role requires an individual who has well developed organisational, communication and team working skills. They must also be able to meet targets and deadlines. The role is for 23.05 hours per week, 36 weeks per year based at Tangier Road.

• You will need a Level 3 BSL qualification or a Level 3 with extensive experience
• Experience in supporting deaf learners within an educational environment
• Excellent communication skills in English (spoken and written) and BSL

What we can offer you:

• You will be working within a friendly and professional team who are specialist experts

• Competitive market rate salary
• A Local Government Pension
• A canteen, hair and beauty salon and childcare nursery

• A sports centre with a 50% discount for staff
• Student Discount (NUS, Unidays, Student Beans)

City of Portsmouth College also offers extensive support to new staff including:

• Regular support and coaching throughout your first year

• A Mentor who will help you settle into the College
• A thorough Induction programme
• Access to Learning and Development including a Free Course Voucher
• Employee Assistance Programme

So if you think you have the technical skills, experience and passion? Then come and join a 'Amazing College with Amazing Staff' and drive your career forward 'City of Portsmouth College Way'

For further information on this role, please download the Job Description.

Only applicants through our website will be accepted. To apply for the role please complete our application form. CV's will not be accepted!

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