BSL Assessor, Greater Manchester

Job Title: Community Interpreting Assessor (Level 1 Award)
Location: Remote (ideally based around Bury)
Pay Rate: £27 per hour
Job Type: Freelance / Part-time / Remote

About the Role:

The Protocol Group are proud to be working in partnership with a prestigious Further Education (FE) college based in Bury, to recruit an experienced and qualified Interpreter Assessor. This is an exciting opportunity to assess learners on the Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting, a course designed to prepare individuals for professional interpreting roles within community settings.

This flexible, remote role is ideal for professionals with a background in community interpreting and experience in assessing adult learners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess learners enrolled on the Level 1 Award in Understanding Community Interpreting.

• Provide high-quality feedback and guidance throughout the learner journey.

• Ensure all assessments are carried out in line with awarding body standards and internal quality assurance processes.

• Maintain up-to-date records of learner progress and assessment outcomes.

• Collaborate with delivery staff and the college’s quality assurance team.

• Support learners remotely, using platforms such as Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

Essential Criteria:

• A recognised assessing qualification (e.g. TAQA, A1, D32/33).

• Proven experience in community interpreting or a related field.

• Strong understanding of the Level 1 Interpreting Award learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

• Ability to assess and support learners remotely.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Competent with digital tools used for online learning and assessment.

Desirable:

• IQA qualification (or working towards).

• Experience working in Further Education or adult education settings.

• Based in or near Bury (not essential, but preferred for local learner engagement).

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly rate of £27 per hour

• Fully remote working

• Flexible working hours

• Opportunity to work with a reputable FE college

• Make a genuine impact on learner development in the interpreting sector

How to Apply:

If you’re an experienced interpreter and qualified assessor ready to inspire and support the next generation of community interpreters, we want to hear from you!

Apply today by sending your CV and a brief cover letter to rsprawson@protocol.co.uk.