Employer
Craven College
Date Posted
October 20, 2025
Post No.
B243D
Location
Skipton
Rate of pay
Craven College Harmonised Scale point 6 £25,620.81 per annum, pro-rata to £22,171.85 per annum (working 40 weeks, paid for 45 weeks)
Hours
37 hours per week – Term Time only (40 working weeks, paid 45 weeks)
Responsible to
Head of Department
Closing Date
November 9, 2025 23:59
Special Conditions
This post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, upon successful completion of which will become permanent.
A full enhanced disclosure check via the Disclosure & Barring Service will be required for this post.
Key Duties
To provide effective line‑management, supervision, and direction for a team of Learner Support Assistants, including managing sickness, timetabling, performance, training and conducting Personal Development Reviews (PDRs).
Attend annual EHCP reviews or identify Learner Support Assistants who are able to attend, and compile EHCP curriculum feedback for the reports that provide information for progress made against outcomes.
Attend weekly departmental meetings for Send and Curriculum.
Lead on departmental transition (including students progressing within).
Work collaboratively with progress coaches to review targets of EHCP learners.
Liaise with Pastoral and Study Support teams to coordinate additional learner support.
Signpost students who have declared a need to the appropriate college services for support.
Attend and provide support at all open events at Skipton and Aviation.
Timetable the supervision of high‑needs students when they are not directly supervised, including breaks, lunch time, and ensure appropriate staffing is in line with transport arrangements.
Be the key contact for a caseload of high‑needs students linking with other support assistants, teaching staff and SEND Coordinator.
Monitor information on progress and strategies used, and provide timely reports as required.
Support independence and enable students to successfully complete their chosen course of study, gain the skills necessary to progress to the next level of study, work or independence, and assist in the recording of competence assessments.
Assist in escorting and supervising students on educational visits and out of school activities ensuring correct levels of support are in place to facilitate this.
Carry out tasks associated with students’ personal hygiene in line with specific needs, including personal intimate care and welfare, whilst encouraging independence.
Assist with emergency evacuation plans and practices and help with all emergency evacuations.
Share appropriate information about students with tutors, Learner Support Assistants and other professionals as required, maintaining confidentiality.
Support SENDCOs to work closely with parents, guardians and outside support agencies to agree strategies that overcome barriers to participation or learning progression.
Under the direction of the tutor, assist in the adaptation of learning materials and activities to meet the needs of individual students.
Be vigilant and observe health and safety regulations and practices regarding the learning environment.
Participate in the College’s appraisal scheme, attend relevant staff development and undertake continuous professional development in line with College policy and legal requirements.
Be fully conversant with and implement the College’s range of equality and diversity, safeguarding and prevent policies and procedures, ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all learners and staff.
Ensure that interaction with learners is inclusive, fosters good relations between different groups of people, paying attention to specific needs identified by the tutor through assessment, and being mindful of cultural or gender differences.
Any other duties commensurate with grade and status as may reasonably be requested.
Person Specific
The person we are hoping to appoint will meet all the following essential requirements and some or all of the desirable requirements.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
* Experience and knowledge of management of staff or willingness to undertake required training.
* Qualified to Level 2 (GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent) in English and maths (or willing to work towards completion within a specified time frame).
* Experience of supporting people who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
* Ability to communicate effectively and develop rapport with vulnerable adults and young people with special needs or learning difficulties.
* Able to assist teaching staff in the delivery of Individual Learning Plans and students’ core or essential goals.
* Ability to assist in the maintenance of student records and provide reports as required.
* Possess an approved Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure certificate or willing to apply.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* Appropriate level 3 qualification in support, or willingness to work towards.
* Current First Aid Qualification or willingness to work towards.
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