Doncaster College
BSL Signer
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The vacancy
We are looking for three British Sign Language Interpreter / Communication Workers to join our Additional Learning Support team. This is an important role that helps Deaf learners and students with additional support needs access education, participate fully in college life, and achieve their potential.
Working closely with students, tutors, and support staff, you will provide BSL interpretation within lessons and across the wider college environment. You will contribute to removing barriers to learning, supporting student achievement, and promoting independent learning. The role also includes participation in student reviews, support planning, and examination access arrangements.
We are looking to recruit three BSL Signers to support our learners across the following working patterns:
- Post 1: 18 hours per week, working Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 6 hours per day.
- Post 2: 12 hours per week, working Thursday and Friday, 6 hours per day.
- Post 3: 6 hours per week, working Friday only, 6 hours per day.
This is a part-time fixed-term role for 37 weeks per year.
Actual Salary:
- 18 hours per week: £12,250.55 – £13,357.07 (Full-time equivalent of £27,944- £30,468)
- 12 hours per week: £8,167.04 – £8,904.71 (Full-time equivalent of £27,944- £30,468)
- 6 hours per week: £4,083.52 – £4,452.36 (Full-time equivalent of £27,944- £30,468)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide BSL interpretation in lessons and around the college as required by students.
- Support learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities to access education and participate fully in learning.
- Contribute to support plans, student reviews, and learning support activities.
- Assist with examination access arrangements where required.
- Liaise with tutors and support colleagues regarding student support needs.
- Deliver guidance and support to staff relating to learner requirements.
- Attend monitoring meetings, training, and continuing professional development activities.
- Complete relevant administrative duties and maintain accurate records.
- Support departmental improvement activities, including quality and self-assessment processes.
- Work collaboratively to promote learner retention, achievement, and positive outcomes.
Essential Criteria
- Level 3 British Sign Language qualification.
- Good written and verbal communication skills, ideally demonstrated through GCSE-level English or equivalent.
- Experience of supporting students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
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Benefits For Working For DN Colleges
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to students' educational experiences and outcomes.
- Be part of a supportive and inclusive learning environment that values equality, respect, and collaboration.
- Access to ongoing training, professional development, and appraisal opportunities.
- Pension scheme with employer contributions.
- Opportunity to join the Health Scheme.
- Trade Union membership opportunities.
- Reimbursement of approved business-related expenses in line with college policies.
- Flexible working arrangements may be considered, including applications for a fraction of the advertised hours and job share opportunities.
Important Things to Note
- In DN Colleges, we call this role BSL Signer but you might know this as British Sign Language Interpreter, BSL Interpreter, Communication Support Worker, Deaf Support Worker, or British Sign Language Communication Worker.
- Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
- As part of the recruitment process and in line with keeping children safe in education, we will conduct social media checks on shortlisted candidates. Additionally, before commencing employment, all employees undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
- We are not looking for agency support for this role.
- If you need more information, please contact us at staff.recruitment@dncolleges.ac.uk.
Closing date: 18th September 2026
About Us
Here at Doncaster College and University Centre, we understand that choosing what to do next can be a huge decision. It’s not just about the course you choose to study, it is about the tutors, the experiences, and the friends you meet along the way.
We have over 120 courses at full and part-time, from entry level right up to university level. As well as the vast amount of courses on offer, we ensure all our students get the right support and guidance whether it is through our careers service, our additional learning support, counselling, student finance, and many other services all tailored to each individual.
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All employees at DN Colleges Group enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, as well as an additional 2 weeks closure over the Christmas period. We encourage all our teams to take regular breaks, no longer than 3 weeks, to enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
DN Colleges Group are committed to the Health and Wellbeing of all our employees. We have an increasing number of provisions exclusive to our employees, designed to help you stay at your best or to assist and provide support when you need it.
- Health and fitness suite
- Generous annual leave
- 2 weeks off at Christmas
- Electric car scheme
- Vivup – Employee Wellbeing and Benefits platform
- Wellness initiatives, onsite during your working week. This could include health visitors, financial advisers, or physio specialists.
- Onsite fitness classes, at lunchtime or after work in conjunction with our Sports colleagues.
- Cycle to Work and Electric car scheme
- Free Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Hair and Beauty services
- On-site nursery
- Online access to Remploy which is our 24/7 confidential mental health and counselling resource.
- In-house counselling/safeguarding specialists to assist in Wellbeing
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