Role: SEND Support Assistant (Ongoing Recruitment)
Location: Bedford College – Cauldwell Street Campus
Salary: Salary is 12.21 per hour.
Hours/Weeks: Up to 30 hours per week until 26 June 2026.
Contract Type: Sessional – Hourly Paid
About the role:
We are currently seeking a SEND Support Assistant to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
As a SEND Support Assistant, you play an important role in the success of our students through:
* Student Support & Inclusion – Provide tailored support to students with SEND, enabling access to learning, promoting independence, and ensuring full participation in college life and the wider community.
* Collaboration & Programme Delivery – Work as an active member of the Additional Learning Support team, assist in developing individual programmes, and support the assessment and progress of students.
* Resource & Care Provision – Prepare and update learning resources, deliver personal and physical care (including administering medication after training), and maintain accurate records in line with college procedures.
* Safeguarding & Compliance – Promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and uphold equality, diversity, and health & safety standards.
* Professional Development & Flexibility – Engage in ongoing training, adapt to varied duties as assigned, and contribute positively to the team's vibrant, student-centred ethos.
About you:
* Essential Qualifications & Knowledge – Educated to Level 2 in Maths and English, with a working knowledge of Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
* Relevant Experience – Experience supporting young people with SEND in educational or care settings, and proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
* Student-Centred Skills – Ability to contribute to a high-quality, welcoming learning environment, maintain accurate records, and communicate effectively in person, writing, and by phone.
* Professionalism & Teamwork – Demonstrates reliability, adaptability, and a positive attitude; works well independently and as part of a team, valuing colleagues' expertise.
* Safeguarding & Flexibility – Committed to safeguarding, able to maintain appropriate boundaries, willing to work across all sites, and promote the college's reputation in the community.
For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.
Interviews to be held: Ongoing
Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:
* Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
* Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
* Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
* Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
* Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
* Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.
About The Bedford College Group
The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.
Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.
Safeguarding our Students
The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.
Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.