Education Interpreter

2 weeks ago

Birmingham, United Kingdom Queen Alexandra Charity Full time
DescriptionYou will provide interpreting services for d/Deaf learners in a college for young adults with a range of disabilities, enabling them to access their course and to interact meaningfully with academic staff and peers. Your interpreting role will extend across college life and as part of a team you will work with professionalism and flexibility to aid participation in educational, social and employment opportunities for the learner. 

  • Contract Type: Fixed Term Until July 2025 
  • Hours: 30 hours per week/ 39 weeks per year/ Term Time/ 6.2 weeks holiday
Salary:  Pay point 34 to 38 
               Full time Salary: £31,173.35 to £34,551.78
               Pro Rata Salary (Based on 30 hours): £25,275.84 to £28,014.96 

Key ResponsibilitiesDuties and Key Areas of Responsibility

  • To provide interpreting services as required including front of class interpreting during teaching
  • To work closely with the assigned Communication Support Worker to ensure allocated student is able to reach their potential through education providing a high quality inclusive working environment
  • Supporting the d/Deaf learners outside of the classroom (assignment work, breaks etc) and extracurricular activities, such as educational trips or work experience
  • Work with the tutor to create effective lesson plans , evaluating and adjusting lessons/work plans where necessary
  • To raise awareness with staff and students of factors which may adversely affect the quality of communication available to D/deaf students.as appropriate
  • Building glossaries of technical language for d/Deaf students
  • Promoting equality and integration of d/Deaf students
  • Communicate appropriate information to other staff including managers and course tutors
  • Undertake record keeping and other administrative tasks, ensuring the confidential nature of the work is considered  as required
  • When not interpreting to be able to support in the general education process of d/Deaf learners
  • Provide Learning Support to non-deaf students when the d/Deaf learner that you have been assigned to does not require your support
  • To attend, where possible, meetings and report on the progress of supported students
  • To support with auditory equipment as required.
 General Expectations
  • Attend and participate in regular meetings/ annual review meetings
  • Participate mandatory training and other learning activities as required
  • Contribute to, and follow, behaviour support strategies in place, liaising with appropriate student support colleagues as directed and attending relevant behaviour training updates as part of CPD
  • Maintaining a safe and orderly working environment
  • Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
  • You will be expected to work with the learner in all college locations and off-site locations as required by their course
 QAC complies with Safeguarding guidelines and all appointees are required to have DBS Check and two reference


How to applyWe look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to QAC.  Please take time to review the job description above.

You are required to upload a CV with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment, and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. Your CV/Resume* will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.

Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The College's Safeguarding Policies are available here

As part of our commitment to safer recruitment, and in line with updated guidance published in September 2022, we will carry out an online search of all shortlisted candidates. This search may enable us to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and publicly available for review online, which we may wish to explore with you in further detail during the interview process. As part of your application, we have asked you to provide the account names, usernames and/or handles for any social media platform that you use, as well as the names of any websites that you own, post on, or contribute to. A Google search will also be conducted. These checks will only be conducted if you are shortlisted for interview. Please see our safer recruitment and selection policy for further information.

QAC complies with Safeguarding guidelines and all appointees are required to have DBS Check and two reference.
Why work at Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham Join our team at Queen Alexandra College

Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of students with special educational needs? Do you thrive in an inclusive and supportive academic environment? If so, we want YOU to join our team. QAC has just gone through an exciting rebrand, dealt with a period of swift growth and academic improvement and this is your opportunity to become part of a vibrant College that is moving forward and making a real difference to the lives and futures of our students.  

The newly structured Queen Alexandra Charity Birmingham offers you the chance to have a positive impact as you join a committed group of colleagues in ensuring that all students achieve their aims and aspirations. We are dedicated to providing exceptional education and support to students with diverse learning needs and life experiences. Our specialist setting fosters an inclusive community where every student is valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. 

QAC offers a vibrant, varied and enriching educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are designed to meet specific needs and support levels are high. 

Joining our supportive team, you will have the opportunity to: ·      Work closely with students with SEN to achieve their goals·      Make a difference to the educational experience of young people·      Be a voice for students and staff in specialist education·      Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment, promoting academic growth, self-development and self-confidence·      Develop your own skills, aspirations and progress your career.
Our benefits include;
  • Access to on site car parking
  • Use of QAC Fitness Centre (subject to opening hours)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme Helpline (BHSF) 
  • Access to Education Support Free Helpline for Teachers & Education Staff
  • Mental Health First Aiders
  • BHSF Benefits Package including Healthcare Plans, discounted shopping/services
  • Annual Flu vaccination/voucher
  • Access to other benefit/discount schemes (which may be subject to charge) e.g. Blue Light Card, TOTUM (NUS), Charity Worker Discounts, Discounts for Teachers
  • Dell Advantage programme - a free programme that offers savings to students, parents and all staff at QAC - up to 20% off
  • 5% discount on National Express West Midlands bus passes at nxbusportal3.co.uk/education
  • Health and Wellbeing Services (Occupational Health/Counselling)
  • Free Tea/Coffee and Staff Room facilities
  • Dining Room facilities with hot/cold food (free meal provided for those supporting students at mealtimes)
  • Additional discretionary concessionary/closure days as part of leave entitlement (including closure over Christmas/New Year period)
  • Support for training/ CPD (either by way of study leave and/or funding)
  • Flexible working arrangements including Flexible Working Policy Agreements, Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) in prior agreement with line manager.
Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC) provides education, residential support, community services and enterprises in support of young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities.  

Education is provided through a national residential College  that supports a diverse range of student/client abilities and needs.  Our College provides education, training, routes to independent living and employment through an innovative, holistic approach to learning and support. It  offers a vibrant, varied and fun educational experience for both residential and day students. Our curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence and work opportunities for all students. Class sizes are small and support levels high. 

We have educational and learning sites based in Birmingham, one of Europe’s most welcoming and vibrant cities, with a rich and diverse culture. Our main site is based in Harborne, a pleasant leafy Birmingham suburb, on a friendly and green 8-acre campus with excellent facilities and resources.  In addition we also have Pinewood Campus which is located on a business park and is designated to employment progression.

Clients within our Residential Services programme still require support and the aim is to deliver a service that provides them with the means to live independently/semi independently into the future. Many clients are either in education, voluntary work or paid employment not linked to QAC directly. 

Our Community Services based at our Umberslade Campus in Stirchley include a supporter worker service, women's group, men's group,  LGBTQ plus group, Saturday Socials, The Night Owl Experience (disability friendly night club visit in Birmingham City Centre).

All students, clients and staff are supported within safe and well-resourced environments. 
 
QAC makes a positive difference to the lives and learning of people with disabilities and learning difficulties. We have high expectations of staff, students and clients whilst being responsive, innovative and collaborative. Our Charity values drive how we work with students, clients, stakeholders and as a team.  We continue to attract and retain staff of the highest calibre, who are proud of QAC’s achievements and who wish to be an integral part of ongoing and future successes.  As Leaders in Diversity which drives the culture at QAC and we warmly welcome applications from individuals who share our values, from all backgrounds, to add to our committed and diverse team. 

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