Role
Position: SEND Specialist Practitioner
Location: Shuttleworth College - Old Warden and Central Bedfordshire College - Dunstable Kingsway Campus
Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £35,894 and £47,971 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 35 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, Teacher's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.
Hours/Weeks: 37 hours per week - 52 weeks per year
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Right to Work: This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We cannot offer sponsorship.
About the role
We are currently seeking a SEND Specialist Practitioner to join our Foundation Learning and Additional Learning Support department at The Bedford College Group.
Responsibilities
* Role Purpose - Deliver specialist support and interventions for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities across all study programmes, focusing on SEND specialisms (Neurodiversity, SEMH, SPLD).
* Teaching & Support - Plan and deliver 1:1 sessions, small groups, and workshops; employ specialist strategies and accessible technology to promote independence and progress.
* Collaboration & CPD - Support curriculum staff to embed inclusive practice, facilitate cross-college CPD, and share best practice to improve teaching and learning for SEND learners.
* Monitoring & Administration - Set and review learner targets, track attendance and achievement, maintain accurate records, and contribute to EHCP annual reviews and curriculum performance reports.
* Statutory Duties - Uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, inclusion, and health & safety standards; engage in ongoing training and development to maintain professional expertise.
Qualifications & Experience
* Qualifications - A Levels or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths (A-C); Degree or Level 5 qualification in a SEND specialist area (ASD, SPLD, SEMH).
* Knowledge & Experience - Strong understanding of SEND Code of Practice (2014), safeguarding, equality and diversity; experience supporting young people with SEND/EHCP in FE settings and leading meetings with stakeholders.
* Technical Skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems; ability to produce professional reports; excellent administrative and record-keeping skills; understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
* Core Competencies - Effective communication (verbal, written, telephone), strong organisational and time‑management skills, ability to prioritise workload, work under pressure, innovate, and adapt to change.
* Values & Attributes - Commitment to TBCG values (Teamwork, Inclusivity, Student‑Centred, Openness, Caring, Educational Excellence); flexible approach, willingness to travel, safeguarding responsibility, and access to own transport.
Required SEND Specialism: Neurodiversity, SEMH, or SPLD.
Interview Date
Interviews to be held: 19 May 2026.
EEO Statement
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. Candidates will be subject to a thorough vetting process including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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