In-house BSL Interpreter

Elmfield School for Deaf Children · Bristol, South West

In-house BSL Interpreter at Elmfield School for Deaf Children, based in Bristol, South West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Bristol, South West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 month ago
Closes
3 Sep 2026

Reference e70e67de9e641dac807eecf91b048757d49902e1

About the role

Mon & Tues - 8.30am-3.30pm

ASAP-31/08/27 (with the possibility of extension)

Bristol Grade 10 - £35,412-£39,152 pro rata

Term time only + 5 INSET days

We are looking for an experienced BSL Interpreter to support Deaf and hard of hearing colleagues in school. The successful candidate will work with staff to enable an accessible working environment. The funding for this role is dependent on funding from Access to Work.

The applicant should have:

- Proven ability to interpret BSL/English and English/BSL

- The ability to work flexibly and to use own initiative

- The ability to travel between sites (BS7 0PU and BS10 5PY from April 27)

- High expectations

- Good spoken English skills

- Excellent organisational skills

As a minimum candidates will have completed NVQ Level 6 (or equivalent) and will be registered as an RSLI or TSLI.

A minimum of A-C GCSE English is required.

Closing date for applications: Monday 3rd September at 9am

Interviews: ASAP

Commitment to safeguarding

Elmfield is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young children and young people and the expectation is that all staff and volunteers share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.

Please note that we do not deal with recruitment agencies and we cannot accept CVs.

Reference: e70e67de9e641dac807eecf91b048757d49902e1 · Posted 1 month ago · Closes 3 Sep 2026 · Listed via Elmfield School for Deaf Children

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