Description You 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 Responsibilities Duties 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 in 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 How to apply We 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. 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 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. About Queen Alexandra Charity 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 curriculum aims to maximise adult life, independence, and work opportunities for all students.