First Class Support provides academic support to students in receipt of disabled student allowance (DSA). We pride ourselves on only employing first class support specialists that are passionate about making a difference to the lives of people studying higher education courses across the UK.
There is currently a vacancy available for a qualified and experienced BSL Interpreter to carry our company name.
This role is based in Hull.
The Role:
The successful candidate will assist deaf and hard of hearing students with the modification/translation of written English into BSL or vice versa. Interpreters will use their skills and knowledge of BSL and English and their understanding of the differences between the two, in order to receive information in one language and pass it on in another.
To provide BSL interpreting for students who are deaf and whose first or preferred language is BSL to ensure equal access to the curriculum and academic environment. To provide communication and note taking support to deaf and hard of hearing students, at days and times dictated by individual student need and programme requirements.
You will deliver communication support that is based on a thorough understanding of student disabilities and medical conditions, in addition to dyslexia screening data, medical evidence and the DSA Needs Assessment. You will similarly provide appropriate support to students during assessments.
You will assist deaf and hard of hearing students with the translat...