In-house BSL Interpreter at Elmfield School for Deaf Children

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/ESDC/20652

Location

Sheridan Road, Horfield, Bristol, Bristol, BS7 0PU

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Contract Term

Part-Time/Full-Time

Salary

£35,412.00 - £39,152.00 Annually (FTE)
Bristol Grade 10 - please contact the school for the pro rata calculation

Hours Per Week

Various days/hours available - 8.30am-3.30/4.30pm

Weeks Per Year

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

9:00am, Mon 29th Jun, 2026

Start Date

03/09/26

Positions Available

Positions Available 2

Interview Date(s)

ASAP

Interview Date(s) ASAP

About this Role

Various days and hours available - part time or full time

03/09/26-31/08/27 (with the possibility of extension)

Bristol Grade 10 - £35,142-£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.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the school. Please contact us by telephone on 0117 9030 366, or email office@elmfieldschool.co.uk to arrange a visit.

Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June 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.